Bactrian Black Agate XS Standing Deity Bead Talisman - 23 mm

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XS Standing Deity Bead Talisman in black agate from the Bactrian culture, dating to the first millennium AD or older, original hand-cut carving with repolish and preserved antique patina, in good condition, dimensions 23 × 14 × 6.6 mm, acquired in 1995 in Budapest from a private collection with provenance to Asia.

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An XS black agate standing Deity bead talisman from the ancient Bactrian culture.

1st millennium AD or older .

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

Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.I.

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 XS black agate standing Deity bead talisman from the ancient Bactrian culture.

1st millennium AD or older .

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

Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.I.

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
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD or older
Name of object
XS Standing Deity Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Black Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
23 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
14 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
6.6 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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