Ancient Khmer Silver Pumpkin Treasure Chest - 38 mm
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Silver medical container in the form of a pumpkin from the late Oudong period of the ancient Khmer kingdom, 38 × 37 × 50 mm, in good condition with original antique patina, acquired in 2025 from a private collection.
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A silver medicinal box in the shape of a pumpkin from the ancient Khmer culture. Khmer Kingdom, late Oudong period.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the beautiful antique patina has been preserved. Original, antique silversmithing work. Signs of use and aging on the surface.
Bought in 1990 in Strasbourg by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the intricate 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 over 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 silver medicinal box in the shape of a pumpkin from the ancient Khmer culture. Khmer Kingdom, late Oudong period.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the beautiful antique patina has been preserved. Original, antique silversmithing work. Signs of use and aging on the surface.
Bought in 1990 in Strasbourg by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the intricate 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 over 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
Pumpkin Treasure Chest
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
38 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
37 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
50 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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