Ancient Burmese,Pyu Rock Crystal XS Tiger Bead Talisman - 21 mm
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XS Tiger Bead Talisman, a rock crystal bead from the ancient Burmese Pyu culture, dating to 200–1000 AD, in good condition with original, ancient hand-cut holes.
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An XS rock crystal tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu culture.
200 - 1000 AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Mandalay 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.
An XS rock crystal tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu culture.
200 - 1000 AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Mandalay 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 Burmese,Pyu
Century/timeframe
200-1000 AD
Name of object
XS Tiger Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Rock Crystal
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
20 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
8 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.
