Ancient Chinese Bronze XS Fish Bead Talisman - 29.6 mm
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Ancient Chinese bronze XS Fish Bead Talisman from the Qing dynasty, 29.6 × 21.7 × 13.7 mm, in good condition with an antique patina, acquired in 1976 in Nanking, China from Dr. István Zelnik’s collection.
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Description from the seller
A bronzel fish bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Qing dynasty.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, forming and grinding.
Purchased 1976 in Nanking/China 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 bronzel fish bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture, Qing dynasty.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, forming and grinding.
Purchased 1976 in Nanking/China 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 Chinese
Century/timeframe
Qing dynasty
Name of object
XS Fish Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1976
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
29.6 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
21.7 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
13.7 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.
