Ancient Western Asiatic Soapstone Double Bird Headed Medicine Ointment Doser Utensil Dish - 112 mm
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Double Bird Headed Medicine Ointment Doser Utensil Dish in soapstone from Ancient Western Asiatic culture, dating to the First Millennium AD, measuring 112 mm high, 28 mm wide and 15 mm deep, in good condition with an antique patina and authentic original artisan work.
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A soapstone double headed bird medicine ointment doser from the ancient Western Asiatic culture. First Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting,carving and grinding work. 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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A soapstone double headed bird medicine ointment doser from the ancient Western Asiatic culture. First Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting,carving and grinding work. 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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Ancient Western Asiatic
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Double Bird Headed Medicine Ointment Doser Utensil Dish
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Soapstone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
112 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
28 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
15 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.
