Dong Son Bronze XXL Rare Important Museum Quality Ritual Bell with Bull Head - 115 mm
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Bronze ritual bell with a bull head from the Dong Son culture, dating to the First Millennium BC, measuring 115 × 74 × 73 mm and in good condition with an antique green patina and original hand casting.
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Description from the seller
A rare museum quality bronze ritual bell with bull head from the ancient Dong Son culture, First Millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved. Original,ancient hand casting, artisan smith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1995 in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Vietnam, H.E.K.L.
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A rare museum quality bronze ritual bell with bull head from the ancient Dong Son culture, First Millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved. Original,ancient hand casting, artisan smith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1995 in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Vietnam, H.E.K.L.
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Dong Son
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
XXL Rare Important Museum Quality Ritual Bell with Bull Head
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Vietnam
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
115 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1978
Width
74 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Vietnam
Depth
73 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.
