Ancient Egypt, Late Period bronze situla - 12 cm

This bronze situla, dating from the Late Period of Egypt (664 - 332 BC), is a testament to Egyptian ritual tradition and the use of sacred vessels in religious ceremonies. Measuring 12 cm high by 4 cm wide and deep, it has a stylised, elongated shape, with a conical base and a cylindrical neck topped by two suspension rings, suggesting its use in libations or rituals linked to temples and cults. The smooth design and absence of visible inscriptions on the surface may indicate that this piece had a functional rather than commemorative purpose, or that its decoration may have worn away over time. Its metal structure has developed a dark patina with greenish remains, evidencing the natural oxidation process of bronze over the centuries. The Late Period of Egypt was a period of great political transformation, with the domination of foreign dynasties such as the Kushites and the Persians. Despite these changes, Egyptian religious traditions continued to flourish, and temples continued to play a fundamental role in society. Situlas, used in purification rituals and offerings, were commonly employed in the worship of gods such as Isis and Osiris, whose popularity continued during this period. Acquired from a French private collection, in the 80's. -The piece includes an authenticity certificate. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA. For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %. Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Estimate:$1,568.32

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