Ancient Tibetan or Nepalese Conch Shell Ritual Talisman with Inscriptions - 90 mm
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Ritual talisman with inscriptions, a hand-cut conch shell artifact from the ancient Tibetan–Nepalese culture dating to the second millennium AD, measuring 90 mm high, 180 mm wide and 100 mm deep, in good condition with preserved antique patina and certified as original/official.
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Description from the seller
A carved conch shell ritual talisman with ritual magic words from the ancient Himalayan, Tibetan-Nepalese culture.
Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Tibet 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.
A carved conch shell ritual talisman with ritual magic words from the ancient Himalayan, Tibetan-Nepalese culture.
Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Tibet 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 Tibetan or Nepalese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Ritual Talisman with Inscriptions
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Conch Shell
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
90 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
180 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
100 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.
