Scythian Silver Snake Deity Medaillon Pendant - 69 mm
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Silver Snake Deity Medaillon Pendant from the Scythian culture, dating to the first millennium AD, measuring 69 × 58 × 10 mm, in good condition, original/authentic, acquired in 1995 from the United Kingdom via a gallery/antique dealer, provenance from Dr. István Zelnik’s collection.
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Description from the seller
A silver medal bead pendant depicting a Deity with snakes from the ancient Western Asian culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. Original, ancient, high quality artisan casting and silversmithing work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.W.
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 silver medal bead pendant depicting a Deity with snakes from the ancient Western Asian culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. Original, ancient, high quality artisan casting and silversmithing work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia, H.E.T.W.
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
Scythian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Snake Deity Medaillon Pendant
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
69 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
58 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
10 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.
