Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Vertaling bekijkenNabij Oost Oranje hardsteen Bifaciaal amulet met zoömorfische figuren (Zonder Minimumprijs)
Nr. 88270999
A Near Eastern diamond-shaped amulet made from an orange hardstone featuring a quadruped zoomorphic figure on both sides. Carved on one side is a standing quadruped, possibly a horse or ibex, looking backwards to the right, with the background decorated by foliage motifs in figural short lines. On the other side is a horned, winged quadruped, possibly a griffin, facing left. The animals have been enriched with linear patterns on the bodies, creating a highly stylised image. The amulet is perforated lengthways for suspension. The orange hardstone presents with some natural black striations.
Seals are often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and occasionally sun-dried or baked clay. In the ancient world, seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership – as such, they were instrumental in legal transactions, and in the protection of goods against theft. Seal amulets with stylised animals or fantasised zoomorphic figural have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late forth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals are predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements: (circa) L 2.7cm x W 2.2cm
Provenance: Ex SM collection London, acquired 1970s-2000s.
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A Near Eastern diamond-shaped amulet made from an orange hardstone featuring a quadruped zoomorphic figure on both sides. Carved on one side is a standing quadruped, possibly a horse or ibex, looking backwards to the right, with the background decorated by foliage motifs in figural short lines. On the other side is a horned, winged quadruped, possibly a griffin, facing left. The animals have been enriched with linear patterns on the bodies, creating a highly stylised image. The amulet is perforated lengthways for suspension. The orange hardstone presents with some natural black striations.
Seals are often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and occasionally sun-dried or baked clay. In the ancient world, seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership – as such, they were instrumental in legal transactions, and in the protection of goods against theft. Seal amulets with stylised animals or fantasised zoomorphic figural have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late forth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals are predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements: (circa) L 2.7cm x W 2.2cm
Provenance: Ex SM collection London, acquired 1970s-2000s.
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Vertaling bekijkenWell received: thank you very much!
Vertaling bekijkenThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Vertaling bekijkenMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Vertaling bekijkenThank you ++++
Vertaling bekijkenProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Vertaling bekijkennice pieces, thank you!
Vertaling bekijkenAmazing pieces of art
Vertaling bekijkenThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
Vertaling bekijkenbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Vertaling bekijkenPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Vertaling bekijkenVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Vertaling bekijkenParfait! Merci...
Vertaling bekijkenExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Vertaling bekijkenVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Vertaling bekijkenGod quality. Fast delivery
Vertaling bekijkenPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Vertaling bekijkenLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Vertaling bekijkenCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Vertaling bekijkenMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Vertaling bekijkenExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Vertaling bekijkenEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
Vertaling bekijkenperfect, even better than in picture
Vertaling bekijkenAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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De verkoper garandeert dat het object legaal is verkregen en kan dit bewijzen. Catawiki heeft de verkoper geïnformeerd dat hij/zij documentatie moet overleggen die vereist is volgens de wetten in hun land van verblijf. De verkoper garandeert dat hij/zij toestemming heeft om het object te verkopen/exporteren. De verkoper zal alle over het object bekende herkomstgegevens aan de koper verstrekken. De verkoper zorgt ervoor dat eventueel benodigde vergunningen zijn/zullen worden geregeld. De verkoper zal de koper onmiddellijk informeren over eventuele vertragingen bij het verkrijgen van dergelijke vergunningen.