Early Gandhara Rock Crystal Rare Buddhist Relic Stupa Square Bead - 90 mm
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Rare rock crystal Buddhist relic stupa square bead from Early Gandhara, first millennium AD; in good condition with preserved antique patina, original hand-cut and carved, dimensions 90 × 75 × 85 mm; from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, acquired in London in 1995; not shippable outside the EU or to the United States.
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Description from the seller
A rare rock crystal stupa Buddhist relic stupa from the ancient Early Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the very nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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.
A rare rock crystal stupa Buddhist relic stupa from the ancient Early Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the very nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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
Early Gandhara
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Rare Buddhist Relic Stupa Square Bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Rock Crystal
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
90 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
75 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
85 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.
