Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian Bronze Ring with Rare Flying Butterfly Intaglio Bead - 30 mm (No reserve price)
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Original bronze ring with a rare flying butterfly intaglio bead, from Western Asiatic/Greco-Bactrian culture, dating to the 1st millennium BC, in good condition with preserved antique patina; dimensions 30 × 23 × 20 mm.
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Description from the seller
A bronze ring with rare butterfly intaglio intaglio from the ancient Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian culture.
1st millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Paris 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 ring with rare butterfly intaglio intaglio from the ancient Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian culture.
1st millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Paris 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
Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
Ring with Rare Flying Butterfly Intaglio Bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
20 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.
