Ancient Chinese Hard Stone (jade?) Bead Talisman with Special Design - 80 mm
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Bead talisman with a special design from ancient Chinese culture, dating to Qing Dynasty or earlier, made of hard stone and measuring 80 × 40 × 3 mm, in good condition with an antique patina and ancient holes enlarged over time for wear.
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A bead talisman witn special design from the ancient Chinese culture.
Qing dynasty or older .
It has an end chipping due to wear. In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, but enlarged in modern time to make the bead wearable. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.L.
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 bead talisman witn special design from the ancient Chinese culture.
Qing dynasty or older .
It has an end chipping due to wear. In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, but enlarged in modern time to make the bead wearable. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.L.
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 Chinese
Century/timeframe
Qing Dynasty or older
Name of object
Bead Talisman with Special Design
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Hard Stone (jade?)
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
80 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
3 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.
