Bead - lucky charm - Nepal - etched carnelian bead

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Pyu Staten culture Glücksbringer model red agate bead from Nepal, dating to 200–1000 AD, measuring 65 × 12 × 12 mm, in good condition with minor signs of wear.

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I offer this lucky etched carnelian bead. (Achat is listed because carnelian is not listed in the specification)
very rare, elaborate pattern
old irregular drilling
approx.: 200 - 1000 AD
Myanmar - Pyu city-states
red/white color
very large:
Length: 65 mm
Width: 12 mm
Height: 12 mm
The bead comes from an old collection in Germany / purchased in the 1960s from a private individual.
Estate.
Purchased by me in 2020
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell and export the goods.
Provenance documents / attachments
No shipping outside the EU

I offer this lucky etched carnelian bead. (Achat is listed because carnelian is not listed in the specification)
very rare, elaborate pattern
old irregular drilling
approx.: 200 - 1000 AD
Myanmar - Pyu city-states
red/white color
very large:
Length: 65 mm
Width: 12 mm
Height: 12 mm
The bead comes from an old collection in Germany / purchased in the 1960s from a private individual.
Estate.
Purchased by me in 2020
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell and export the goods.
Provenance documents / attachments
No shipping outside the EU

Details

Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Nepal
Culture
Pyu Staten
Title additional information
etched carnelian bead
Century/timeframe
200 -1000 n.Chr.
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Model
lucky charm
Year acquired
1960
Material
Agate
Country acquired from
Germany
Country of origin
Nepal
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Style
Industrial
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Colour
Red
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
65 mm
Width
12 mm
Depth
12 mm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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