Ancient Chinese Terracotta Mother Fertility Idol - 122 mm
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Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty terracotta Mother Fertility Idol in good condition and authentic original form, measuring 122 mm in height, 50 mm in width and 50 mm in depth, acquired in 1995 from a gallery in Hungary with prior ownership from an antique market in China (circa 1970).
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Description from the seller
A terracotta mother fertility idol bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture. Song Dynasty.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,a nice artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased Mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.R.R.
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 terracotta mother fertility idol bead talisman from the ancient Chinese culture. Song Dynasty.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,a nice artisan handwork. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased Mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.R.R.
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
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Song Dynasty
Name of object
Mother Fertility Idol
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
122 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
50 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.
