Gandhara Silver Important Deity Head Medal - 58 mm
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Description from the seller
Important Silver Deity Head pendant medal from the ancient Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan, high quality silversmith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local Montebello art market .
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Important Silver Deity Head pendant medal from the ancient Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan, high quality silversmith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local Montebello art market .
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Gandhara
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Important Deity Head Medal
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
58 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
71 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
19 mm
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.
