Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic God Serapis on a throne — with hieroglyphs — Ptolemaic period 332/30 BC.
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Ceramic statuette of the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis seated on a throne, from the Ptolemaic period 332/30 BCE, 6.9 cm high and 3.8 cm wide, in excellent condition with no restoration, provenance from France via Galerie B.S.R., formerly in a private collection from the 1960s–70s.
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Egyptian ceramic statuette of the god Serapis sitting on a throne. It is depicted as bearded, wearing the calathos, dressed in a wide pleated toga resting on his shoulders and around his waist.
His left arm is raised, and his right hand is resting on Cerberus's head.
At the back, two columns of hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: height 6.9 cm - width 3.8 cm
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 332–30 BC
Excellent condition - no restoration.
Serapis is a Greco-Egyptian deity created during the Hellenistic period by Ptolemy I, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Provenance information: France, Galerie B.S.R.
Previous provenance history, from an old private collection established in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateEgyptian ceramic statuette of the god Serapis sitting on a throne. It is depicted as bearded, wearing the calathos, dressed in a wide pleated toga resting on his shoulders and around his waist.
His left arm is raised, and his right hand is resting on Cerberus's head.
At the back, two columns of hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: height 6.9 cm - width 3.8 cm
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic period, 332–30 BC
Excellent condition - no restoration.
Serapis is a Greco-Egyptian deity created during the Hellenistic period by Ptolemy I, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Provenance information: France, Galerie B.S.R.
Previous provenance history, from an old private collection established in the 1960s/1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/ Timeframe
Période ptolémaïque, 332 / 30 avant J.-C.
Name of object
God Serapis on a throne — with hieroglyphs — Ptolemaic period 332/30 BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
