Ancient Indochinese Bronze Standing Apsara Deity Bead Talisman - 99 mm

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Bronze standing Apsara deity bead talisman from ancient Indochinese culture, Second Millennium AD, measuring 99 × 40 × 16 mm, in good condition with antique patina, acquired 1995 from Laos, authenticity Original/official, from the Dr. István Zelnik collection.

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An XS bronze standing Apsara deity bead talisman from the ancient Indochinese culture, Second Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased mid 90's in Vientiane 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. 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.

An XS bronze standing Apsara deity bead talisman from the ancient Indochinese culture, Second Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased mid 90's in Vientiane 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. 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
Ancient Indochinese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Standing Apsara Deity Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
99 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Laos
Depth
16 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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