Ancient Khmer or Siamese Bronze Betel Holder - 75 mm
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Bronze betel holder from the ancient Khmer or Siamese culture, dating to the second millennium AD, measuring 75 mm high, 26 mm wide and 26 mm deep, in good condition with an original patina, provenance from the Dr. István Zelnik collection and acquired in 1995 in Budapest, not shippable outside the EU or the United States due to cultural laws.
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Description from the seller
A bronze betel holder from the ancient Khmer or Siamese culture, second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand partly , but the nice antiqure green patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan castings work . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia.
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 betel holder from the ancient Khmer or Siamese culture, second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand partly , but the nice antiqure green patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan castings work . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia.
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 Khmer or Siamese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Betel Holder
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
75 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Cambodia
Depth
26 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.
