Ancient Western Asiatic, Bactrian Sandstone Tiger and Mouflon Hunting Ritual Bowl Dish - 190 mm
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Tiger and Mouflon Hunting Ritual Bowl Dish, sandstone, from Ancient Western Asiatic (Bactrian) culture, dating to the first millennium BC or earlier; in good condition with preserved antique patina, original hand-cut and carving, dimensions 190 mm high, 60 mm wide, 81 mm deep.
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A sandstone tiger and mouflon hunting ritual dish bowl from the ancient Western Asiatic, Bactrian culture.
1st Millennium BC or earlier.
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 mid 90's in London 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 sandstone tiger and mouflon hunting ritual dish bowl from the ancient Western Asiatic, Bactrian culture.
1st Millennium BC or earlier.
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 mid 90's in London 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
Ancient Western Asiatic, Bactrian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC or earlier
Name of object
Tiger and Mouflon Hunting Ritual Bowl Dish
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Sandstone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
190 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
60 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
81 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.
