Ancient Burmese, Pyu States Red Agate Tiger Bead Talisman - 25 mm
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Tiger Bead Talisman in red agate from the ancient Burmese Pyu States, dating to 200–1000 AD, in good condition with ancient, irregular holes and dimensions 25 by 8 by 7 mm.
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Description from the seller
A red agate tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, Pyu States.
First Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler and repolished, so its surface is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand, cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, but enlarged in modern time to make the piece wearable. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Mandalay 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. 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 red agate tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, Pyu States.
First Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler and repolished, so its surface is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand, cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, but enlarged in modern time to make the piece wearable. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Mandalay 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. 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 Burmese, Pyu States
Century/timeframe
200-1000 AD
Name of object
Tiger Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Red Agate
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
25 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
8 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
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.
