Ancient Khmer Antiquarian Silver Flacon - 101 mm
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Description from the seller
A rare silver flacon from the ancient Khmer culture, late Angkor period, 12th–15th century.
In good condition. Partially cleaned by hand. Original, antique handmade silversmith work. Signs of use and aging on the surface.
Acquired in 1983 in Budapest from Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador to Cambodia.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled 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.
Former diplomat, collector of Asian art, researcher.
Publications:
More than 20 articles on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian art.
A rare silver flacon from the ancient Khmer culture, late Angkor period, 12th–15th century.
In good condition. Partially cleaned by hand. Original, antique handmade silversmith work. Signs of use and aging on the surface.
Acquired in 1983 in Budapest from Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador to Cambodia.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled 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.
Former diplomat, collector of Asian art, researcher.
Publications:
More than 20 articles on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian art.
Details
Culture
Ancient Khmer
Century/timeframe
12-15th century, Late Angkor Period
Name of object
Silver Flacon
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Antiquarian
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
101 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1983
Width
36 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Hungary
Depth
39 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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