Δυτικά Ασιατικά Νεφρίτης Πόρπη ζώνης κεφαλιού μισού ανθρώπου μισού ζώου θεότητας - 56 mm

A light green jade belt buckle depicting a half human half animal deity head from the ancient Western Asiatic culture.

First Millennium AD

In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased in 1994 in Vietnam/Hanoi by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former director of the National Museum.

Important information :

The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not be able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.

Provenance :

This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Art collector, Researcher.

Publications :

More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.