Silk Road, Western Asiaitc Lapis Lazuli Lying Deer Bead Seal Talisman - 29 mm
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Lying Deer Bead Seal Talisman, a lapis lazuli item from Silk Road Western Asiatic culture, dating to the Second Millennium AD or older, measured at 29 by 25 by 24 mm, in good, authentic condition with original hand cutting and patina, acquired in 1976 from a gallery/antique dealer in Dacca, Bangladesh, and part of the István Zelnik collection.
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A lapis lazuli lying deer bead seal from the ancient Silk Road, Western Asiatic culture.
Second Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976 in Dacca/Bangladesh 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 lapis lazuli lying deer bead seal from the ancient Silk Road, Western Asiatic culture.
Second Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976 in Dacca/Bangladesh 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
Silk Road, Western Asiaitc
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Lying Deer Bead Seal Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1976
Material
Lapis Lazuli
Country acquired from
Bangladesh
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
29 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Bangladesh
Depth
24 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.
