Greco-Bactrian Garnet Stone Very Rare Women's Head Fragment Idol Bead Talisman - 94 mm (No reserve price)
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Very Rare Women's Head Fragment Idol Bead Talisman, a garnet stone head fragment from Greco-Bactrian culture, measuring 94 × 50 × 51 mm and dating to the first millennium BC or later, in good condition with original ancient hand cutting and patina, acquired in 1995 from a Paris gallery and from the István Zelnik collection; authenticity is original.
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Description from the seller
A garnet stone woman's head fragment idol bead from the ancient Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian culture.
1st millennium BC or later.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Nice silversmith work. 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 garnet stone woman's head fragment idol bead from the ancient Western Asiatic, Greco-Bactrian culture.
1st millennium BC or later.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Nice silversmith work. 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
Greco-Bactrian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC or later
Name of object
Very Rare Women's Head Fragment Idol Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Garnet Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
94 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
51 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.
