Ancient Khmer Banded Agate Apsara Deity Bead Cabochon Intaglio - 32 cm
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Ancient Khmer Apsara deity bead cabochon intaglio in banded agate, 32 cm high, 13 mm wide and 13 mm deep, dating to the Oudong period (1618–1863), in good condition, from a private collection acquired in Cambodia in 1995.
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An Apsara deity banded bead cabochon intaglio from the ancient Khmer culture.
Oudong period, 1618 - 1863 .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand and repolished, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Phnom Penh by Dr. Zelnik on the local 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. 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.
An Apsara deity banded bead cabochon intaglio from the ancient Khmer culture.
Oudong period, 1618 - 1863 .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand and repolished, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Phnom Penh by Dr. Zelnik on the local 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. 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 Khmer
Century/ Timeframe
Oudong Period (1618 - 1863)
Name of object
Apsara Deity Bead Cabochon Intaglio
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Cambodia
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
32 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
13 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Cambodia
Depth
13 mm
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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.
