Ancient Khmer Silver Mango jewelry box - 72 mm
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Description from the seller
A rare mango-shaped casket for storing medications from the ancient Khmer culture. Khmer Kingdom, late Oudong period.
In good condition. Partially cleaned by hand. Original, antique, handcrafted silverwork. Wear and age marks on the surface.
Purchased in 1990 by Dr. Zelnik at the local art market in Strasbourg.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain 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.
A rare mango-shaped casket for storing medications from the ancient Khmer culture. Khmer Kingdom, late Oudong period.
In good condition. Partially cleaned by hand. Original, antique, handcrafted silverwork. Wear and age marks on the surface.
Purchased in 1990 by Dr. Zelnik at the local art market in Strasbourg.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain 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 Khmer
Century/timeframe
17. Jahrhunderts bis 1863, späte Oudong-Periode
Name of object
Mango jewelry box
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
72 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
43 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
41 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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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.
