Ancient Burmese,Pyu States Natural Banded Agate Ritual Burial Beads - 30 cm
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A lot of seven natural banded agate ritual burial beads from the Pyu States culture of ancient Burma, dating to the first millennium AD, in good condition with ancient hand-made holes and original surfaces, acquired in 1995 in Yangon from Dr. István Zelnik and verified as authentic and legally sourced.
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Description from the seller
A lot of 7 pieces natural banded agate ritual burial bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu States culture, first millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand using organic oil. So its surface is smooth. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface. The original agate coulour has been changed during burial fire and became black and white.
Purchased in 1995/Yangon 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 7 pieces natural banded agate ritual burial bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu States culture, first millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand using organic oil. So its surface is smooth. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface. The original agate coulour has been changed during burial fire and became black and white.
Purchased in 1995/Yangon 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,Pyu States
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Ritual Burial Beads
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
30 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
8 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.
