Silk Road, Central Asian Jasper Bird Bead Talisman - 66 mm (No reserve price)
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Bird Bead Talisman in green jasper from Silk Road Central Asia, dating to the first millennium AD, in good condition with ancient hand-cut holes and preserved patina, measuring 66 mm in height, 20 mm in width and 10 mm in depth, acquired in 1995 in the United Kingdom from a gallery/antique dealer and originating from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, authenticated as Original/official.
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A green jasper bird bead talisman from the ancient Central Asian culture.
1st millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London 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.
A green jasper bird bead talisman from the ancient Central Asian culture.
1st millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London 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
Silk Road, Central Asian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Bird Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Jasper
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
66 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
20 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
10 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.
