Bactrian Marble XS Bull Bead Talisman - 21 mm

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XS Bull Bead Talisman, a marble Bactrian bull bead talisman dating to the first millennium BC or older, 21 mm high, 26 mm wide and 7.2 mm deep, in good condition with preserved antique patina.

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A marble bull bead talisman from the ancient Bactrian culture.

1st millennium BC or older .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, 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 Mongolia,H.E.B.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.

A marble bull bead talisman from the ancient Bactrian culture.

1st millennium BC or older .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, 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 Mongolia,H.E.B.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 BC or older
Name of object
XS Bull Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Mongolia
Depth
7.2 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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