Ancient Siamese Crystal Buddha's Head Bead Cabochon - 42 mm
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Buddha's Head bead cabochon in crystal from the Ancient Siamese culture of the second millennium AD, in good condition with preserved antique patina, original hand-cut carving, and dimensions 42 × 27 × 12 mm, acquired in Bangkok, Thailand in the 1990s and later part of Dr. István Zelnik's collection.
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A crystal Buddha's Head bead cabochon form the ancient Siames culture, second millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's Bangkok/Thailand 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 crystal Buddha's Head bead cabochon form the ancient Siames culture, second millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's Bangkok/Thailand 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 Siamese
Century/timeframe
Second Millenium AD
Name of object
Buddha's Head Bead Cabochon
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Crystal
Country acquired from
Thailand
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
42 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
27 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Thailand
Depth
12 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.
