Ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes Wild Buffalo Bone Geometrical Archaic Ring Bead Talisman - 28 mm (No reserve price)
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Geometrical Archaic Ring Bead Talisman carved from wild buffalo bone, attributed to the Ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes, dating to the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with an antique patina, dimensions 26 × 28 × 28 mm, provenance Laos and acquired in 1995 from a Lao gallery/antique dealer, formerly in Dr. István Zelnik's collection.
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A wild buffalo bone geometrical archaic ring bead talsiman from the ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes culture.
Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting and carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's Vientiane/Laos 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 wild buffalo bone geometrical archaic ring bead talsiman from the ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes culture.
Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. Its has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting and carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's Vientiane/Laos 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 Indochinese Hill Tribes
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Geometrical Archaic Ring Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Wild Buffalo Bone
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
28 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Laos
Depth
28 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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