Ancient Chinese Turquoise Rare Shell Shaped Bead Talisman - 25 mm
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Rare turquoise shell-shaped bead talisman from Ancient Chinese culture (Han to Western Zhou), measuring 25×17×17 mm, in good condition with ancient hand-cut, funnel-shaped holes and preserved patina, acquired in 1995 in Budapest from Dr. István Zelnik, provenance linking to China, and shipping restricted to the EU only and not to the United States.
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A turquoise shell shaped bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Han to Western Zhou dynasty .
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. The holes are ancient , hand-made,iregular,funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.R.R.
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.
A turquoise shell shaped bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Han to Western Zhou dynasty .
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. The holes are ancient , hand-made,iregular,funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.R.R.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
Han to Western Zhou
Name of object
Rare Shell Shaped Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Turquoise
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
25 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
17 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
17 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.
