Central Asian Marble Sacred Cow Bead Talisman - 47 mm
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Sacred Cow Bead Talisman, a marble Central Asian artefact dating from the second millennium AD or older, measuring 47 mm high by 31 mm wide by 19 mm deep, in good condition with an authentic original hand-cut carving and antique patina, formerly in the collection of Dr. István Zelnik and acquired in 1995 from a gallery/antique dealer in the United Kingdom.
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Description from the seller
A marble sacred cow bead talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic culture. Second MIllennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in 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.
A marble sacred cow bead talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic culture. Second MIllennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in 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.
Details
Culture
Central Asian
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Sacred Cow Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
47 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
31 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
19 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.
