Ancient Central Asian Agate Chess Game White Pawn Bead Element - 41 mm
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Description from the seller
A rock crystal white pawn chess game element from the ancient Central Asian culture .
First to Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,cutting , carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976/Islamabad by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market .
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A rock crystal white pawn chess game element from the ancient Central Asian culture .
First to Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,cutting , carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976/Islamabad by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market .
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Ancient Central Asian
Century/timeframe
First to Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Chess Game White Pawn Bead Element
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1976
Material
Agate
Country acquired from
Pakistan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
41 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
40 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.
