Greco-Bactrian Silver Hermes Deity Portrait Pendant Talisman - 100 mm
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Hermes Deity portrait pendant talisman in silver, a Hellenistic Greco-Bactrian piece, 100 mm high, 90 mm wide, 5 mm deep, authentic/original, acquired in 1995 from a private collection in the United Kingdom, previously from an antique market in Asia, in good condition with preserved antique patina.
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Description from the seller
A silver pendant depicting Hermes Deity portrait from the ancient Greco-Bactrian, Hellenistic culture. First Millennium AD.
The object has been mounted in recent times to be worn as jewellery
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased 1995/London 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A silver pendant depicting Hermes Deity portrait from the ancient Greco-Bactrian, Hellenistic culture. First Millennium AD.
The object has been mounted in recent times to be worn as jewellery
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased 1995/London 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.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Greco-Bactrian
Century/timeframe
Hellenistic
Name of object
Hermes Deity Portrait Pendant Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
100 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
90 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
5 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
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.
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.
