Silk Road, Central Asian, Islamic Aventurine Quartz Ritual Bead Talisman w Arabic Blessing Words - 71 mm
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Ritual Bead Talisman with Arabic blessing words, carved from aventurine quartz, from Silk Road Central Asian Islamic culture, dating to the second millennium AD and in good condition with a preserved antique patina, measuring 71 mm high, 58 mm wide and 6.8 mm deep, authentic original item acquired from a gallery/antique dealer in the United Kingdom in 1995 with provenance to Dr. István Zelnik’s collection, not shippable outside the EU or to the United States.
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Description from the seller
An aventurine quartz bead talisman with Arabic blessings words from the ancient Islamic culture, Silk Road, Central Asia.
Second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London 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 aventurine quartz bead talisman with Arabic blessings words from the ancient Islamic culture, Silk Road, Central Asia.
Second millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London 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
Silk Road, Central Asian, Islamic
Century/timeframe
Second Millenium AD
Name of object
Ritual Bead Talisman w Arabic Blessing Words
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Aventurine Quartz
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
71 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
58 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
6.8 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.
