Ancient Western Asiatic Bronze Kohl Holder Flask - 65 mm
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Kohl Holder Flask, a bronze object of Ancient Western Asiatic culture dating from the first millennium AD or older, measuring 65 mm high by 44 mm wide by 44 mm deep, in good condition and authentic, acquired in 1995 from the United Kingdom.
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Description from the seller
A bronze perfume oil holder flask from the ancient Western Asiatic culture.
First Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting and ciseling. 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 bronze perfume oil holder flask from the ancient Western Asiatic culture.
First Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting and ciseling. 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
Ancient Western Asiatic
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Kohl Holder Flask
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
65 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
44 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
44 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.
