Ancient Tibetan or Nepalese Green Aventurine Quartz XL Turtle Bead Talisman - 100 mm
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Ancient Tibetan or Nepalese green aventurine quartz turtle bead talisman in good condition, 100×70×30 mm, dating to the second millennium AD, acquired in 1995 from Hungary with provenance tracing to Mongolia via a former ambassador’s collection, original hand formed and carved.
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A green aventurine quartz turtle bead talisman from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture.
1st millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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. 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 green aventurine quartz turtle bead talisman from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture.
1st millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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. 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 Tibetan or Nepalese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
XL Turtle Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Green Aventurine Quartz
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
100 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
70 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Mongolia
Depth
30 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.
