Dong Son Bronze Rare Bangle w Bell Beads - 105 mm
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Rare bronze bangle with bell beads from the Dong Son culture, dating to the First Millennium BC, dimensions 105 mm high by 35 mm wide, with an original hand-cast bronze body and preserved antique green patina, in good condition, acquired in 1995 from Vietnam.
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Description from the seller
A rare important bronze bangle from the ancient Dong Son culture. First Millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved. Original,ancient hand casting, artisan smith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1974 in Hanoi by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market during his university sudy in Vietnam.
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A rare important bronze bangle from the ancient Dong Son culture. First Millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved. Original,ancient hand casting, artisan smith work. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1974 in Hanoi by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market during his university sudy in Vietnam.
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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Dong Son
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
Rare Bangle w Bell Beads
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Vietnam
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
105 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
35 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Vietnam
Depth
105 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.
