Tibetan/Burmese Lapis Lazuli Resting Buffalo with Floral Decor Bead Talisman - 29 mm
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A Tibetan/Burmese lapis lazuli Resting Buffalo with Floral Decor Bead Talisman, measuring 29×68×26 mm, from the second millennium AD, in good condition with original/official authenticity and provenance from the Dr. István Zelnik collection; acquired in 1995 from a private collection, with a previous owner from Asia since 1970, and not shippable outside the EU due to cultural laws.
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Description from the seller
A lapis lazuli resting Buffalo with flower decor bead talisman from the ancient Tibetan/Burmese culture.
Second millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/London by Dr.Zelnik on the local at 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 lapis lazuli resting Buffalo with flower decor bead talisman from the ancient Tibetan/Burmese culture.
Second millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/London by Dr.Zelnik on the local at 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
Tibetan/Burmese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Resting Buffalo with Floral Decor Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Lapis Lazuli
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
29 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
68 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
26 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.
