Nepal Bone Praying Avalokiteshvara Deity Panel Relief Bead Talisman - 125 mm
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Nepalese Praying Avalokiteshvara Deity Panel Relief Bead Talisman, a bone carving measuring 125 mm high, 88 mm wide and 20 mm deep, dating to the second millennium AD, acquired in 1995 from the United Kingdom with provenance from Asia (former owner acquired in 1970), originally part of Dr. István Zelnik’s collection, in good condition with an antique patina and authentic original/official status, and shipping restricted to the EU.
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A rare deer bone carving depicting praying Avalokiteshvara panel relief bead talisman from the ancient Nepalese culture.
Second millennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local Montebello 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 rare deer bone carving depicting praying Avalokiteshvara panel relief bead talisman from the ancient Nepalese culture.
Second millennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local Montebello 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
Nepal
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Praying Avalokiteshvara Deity Panel Relief Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
125 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
88 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
20 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.
