Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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N.º 88545305
A fine Western Asiatic amulet depicting a zoomorphic creature formed from a pale rock crystal with hints of beige hues. The creature is comprised of rounded features - a large, globular body with short legs and a head incised with two short incisions, likely representing eyes. The base of the amulet is smooth and unworked. The amulet is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Some minor earthly encrustations.
Near Eastern civilizations used jewels not only for the living but also for the deceased. Not by chance, many jewels have been found in burials. On top of gold, also stones such as carnelian, turquoise or rock crystal were used for jewellery. In particular, the latter was appreciated for its delicate transparency, and also involved for other objects like vessels or similar tools. Representations of animals comprised a large portion of the Ancient Near Eastern artistic repertoire. Specifically, images of wild animals and features considered dangerous or powerful appear in all periods of ancient Near Eastern art, dating back to the Neolithic period. Bulls, together with lions, became especially prominent and were used to express the power of rulers and deities.
Measurements: L 1.3cm x W 1.2cm x H 1cm
Provenance: Ex S.M. Collection, London, Mayfair, acquired 1970s-90s.
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A fine Western Asiatic amulet depicting a zoomorphic creature formed from a pale rock crystal with hints of beige hues. The creature is comprised of rounded features - a large, globular body with short legs and a head incised with two short incisions, likely representing eyes. The base of the amulet is smooth and unworked. The amulet is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Some minor earthly encrustations.
Near Eastern civilizations used jewels not only for the living but also for the deceased. Not by chance, many jewels have been found in burials. On top of gold, also stones such as carnelian, turquoise or rock crystal were used for jewellery. In particular, the latter was appreciated for its delicate transparency, and also involved for other objects like vessels or similar tools. Representations of animals comprised a large portion of the Ancient Near Eastern artistic repertoire. Specifically, images of wild animals and features considered dangerous or powerful appear in all periods of ancient Near Eastern art, dating back to the Neolithic period. Bulls, together with lions, became especially prominent and were used to express the power of rulers and deities.
Measurements: L 1.3cm x W 1.2cm x H 1cm
Provenance: Ex S.M. Collection, London, Mayfair, acquired 1970s-90s.
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Ver traduzidoWell received: thank you very much!
Ver traduzidoThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Ver traduzidoMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
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Ver traduzidoProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Ver traduzidonice pieces, thank you!
Ver traduzidoAmazing pieces of art
Ver traduzidoThe 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.
Ver traduzidobien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Ver traduzidoPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Ver traduzidoVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Ver traduzidoParfait! Merci...
Ver traduzidoExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Ver traduzidoVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Ver traduzidoGod quality. Fast delivery
Ver traduzidoPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Ver traduzidoLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Ver traduzidoCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Ver traduzidoMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Ver traduzidoExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Ver traduzidoEverything 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.
Ver traduzidoperfect, even better than in picture
Ver traduzidoAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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O vendedor garante e pode provar que o objeto foi obtido legalmente. O vendedor foi informado pela Catawiki que tinha de fornecer a documentação exigida pelas leis e regulamentos do seu país de residência. O vendedor garante que tem o direito de vender/exportar este objeto. O vendedor fornecerá ao comprador toda a informação conhecida sobre a proveniência do objeto. O vendedor garante que serão ou já foram obtidas todas as autorizações necessárias. O vendedor informará imediatamente o comprador de quaisquer atrasos na obtenção de tais autorizações.