Ancient Burmese, Samon Valley Archaic Glass Round Disc Shaped Necklace Beads - 20 cm (No reserve price)
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A lot of 21 ancient Burmese Samon Valley archaic glass necklace beads, round disc shaped, from the First Millennium BC, each bead different in form and size, with original patina and traces of use, measuring about 20 cm by 20 cm by 12 cm in total, acquired from Belgium in 1995 and part of Dr. István Zelnik's collection, with legal entitlement to sell; shipment is restricted to the EU and cannot be sent to the United States.
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A lot of 21 pieces archaic glass necklace beads talisman from the ancient Burmese, Samon Valley culture.
First Millennium BC .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface. Each bead is different in form and size.
Purchased 1995 in Brussels 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 lot of 21 pieces archaic glass necklace beads talisman from the ancient Burmese, Samon Valley culture.
First Millennium BC .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming,cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface. Each bead is different in form and size.
Purchased 1995 in Brussels 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
Ancient Burmese, Samon Valley
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
Round Disc Shaped Necklace Beads
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Archaic Glass
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Height
20 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
20 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
12 cm
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.
