Ancient Central Asia red agate Talisman - 71 mm
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Beautiful talisman carved from a natural banded red agate from the ancient Central Asian culture, dating to the first millennium AD, measuring 71 mm high, 11 mm wide and 11 mm deep, in good condition with ancient hand-made drilled holes and signs of wear, provenance from a private collection, acquired in 1992 in Strasbourg from Dr. István Zelnik during his diplomatic mission in France and acquired in 2024 from another private collection, with legal ownership verified and shipment limited to the EU and to the UK or Switzerland.
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Beautiful talisman made from a natural, banded agate bead from the ancient Central Asian culture, first millennium CE.
In good condition. It was cleaned in a tumbler, so its surface is glossy and smooth, but retains the beautiful antique patina. Original, antique, hand-formed, cut, carved, drilled and polished. The holes are antique, handmade and irregular. Signs of use and age on the surface.
1992/Strasbourg purchased from Dr. Zelnik on his diplomatic mission in France on the local art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complicated cultural laws we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
Provenance:
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, the result of more than 50 years of collecting activity.
Former diplomat, collector of Asian art, researcher.
Publications:
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian art.
Beautiful talisman made from a natural, banded agate bead from the ancient Central Asian culture, first millennium CE.
In good condition. It was cleaned in a tumbler, so its surface is glossy and smooth, but retains the beautiful antique patina. Original, antique, hand-formed, cut, carved, drilled and polished. The holes are antique, handmade and irregular. Signs of use and age on the surface.
1992/Strasbourg purchased from Dr. Zelnik on his diplomatic mission in France on the local art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complicated cultural laws we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
Provenance:
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, the result of more than 50 years of collecting activity.
Former diplomat, collector of Asian art, 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 Central Asia
Century/timeframe
1. Jahrtausend n. Chr
Name of object
Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
red agate
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
71 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1992
Width
11 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
11 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.
