Ancient Indochinese Bronze Medecine Mortarium Dish - 75 mm
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Bronze medicine mortarium dish from Ancient Indochinese culture, named Medecine Mortarium Dish, undated, in good condition with preserved antique patina, dimensions 75 mm high by 100 mm square, authentic original item acquired in Laos in 1995 with provenance from Dr. Zelnik.
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Description from the seller
A bronze medicine mortarium dish from the ancient Indochinese culture. possibly from the first Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, a beautiful artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased Mid 90's in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 bronze medicine mortarium dish from the ancient Indochinese culture. possibly from the first Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, a beautiful artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased Mid 90's in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 Indochinese
Century/timeframe
Undated
Name of object
Medecine Mortarium Dish
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
75 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
100 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Laos
Depth
100 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.
