Indus Valley Aventurine Quartz Elephant Bead Talisman - 31 mm
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An aventurine quartz elephant bead talisman from the ancient Indus Valley culture, dating to the First Millennium AD, in good condition with traces of use and an antique patina, original hand-cut, carving, boring and grinding.
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Description from the seller
An aventurine quartz elehant bead talisman from the ancient Indus Valley culture . First Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving,boring and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in London mid 90's by Dr.Zelnik on the local art market.
An aventurine quartz elehant bead talisman from the ancient Indus Valley culture . First Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving,boring and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in London mid 90's by Dr.Zelnik on the local art market.
Details
Culture
Indus Valley
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Elephant Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Aventurine Quartz
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
31 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
19 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
7 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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