Ancient Indochinese Sandstone Medicine Mortarium - 132 mm
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An ancient Indochinese sandstone medicine mortarium from the First Millennium AD, named Medicine Mortarium, measuring 132 by 132 by 85 mm, in good condition with patina, acquired in 1995 from Thailand and authentic as part of Dr. Zelnik's collection.
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Description from the seller
A sandstone medicine mortarium from the ancient Indochinese culture. 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 Bangkok 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 sandstone medicine mortarium from the ancient Indochinese culture. 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 Bangkok 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
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Medicine Mortarium
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Sandstone
Country acquired from
Thailand
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
132 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
132 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Thailand
Depth
85 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.
