Ancient Laotian Silver Sitting Buddha on Throne Alter Idol Talisman - 135 mm
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Ancient Laotian silver sitting Buddha on throne idol talisman, dating to the Second Millennium AD, measuring 135 mm high, 65 mm wide and 41 mm deep, in good condition, authentic/original, acquired in 1995 from a gallery or antique dealer, with provenance from an antique market.
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Description from the seller
A silver sitting Buddha on throne idol alter talisman from the ancient Laotian culture. Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan hand casting, cutting and carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1995 by Dr. Zelnik in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 silver sitting Buddha on throne idol alter talisman from the ancient Laotian culture. Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, artisan hand casting, cutting and carving. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1995 by Dr. Zelnik in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 Laotian
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Sitting Buddha on Throne Alter Idol Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
135 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
65 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
41 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.
