Ancient Siamese Painted Terracotta Deity Head - Fragment - 37.6 mm
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Deity Head - Fragment, a painted terracotta deity head fragment from the Ancient Siamese culture of the Late Ayutthaya Kingdom, measuring 37.6 × 30 × 30.7 mm and in good original condition, with export restricted to the EU and not available to the United States.
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Description from the seller
A painted terracotta deity head - fragment from the ancient Siamese culture.
Late Ayutthaya Kingdom.
In good condition. Original, ancient artisan handwork. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in Bangkok 1995 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 unique collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting. Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A painted terracotta deity head - fragment from the ancient Siamese culture.
Late Ayutthaya Kingdom.
In good condition. Original, ancient artisan handwork. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in Bangkok 1995 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 unique collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting. Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Ancient Siamese
Century/timeframe
Late Ayutthaya Kingdom
Name of object
Deity Head - Fragment
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Painted Terracotta
Country acquired from
Thailand
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
37.6 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
30 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Thailand
Depth
30.7 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.
