Ancient Tibetan or Nepalese Natural Banded Agate Bead Medal with Carved Flower - 35 mm (No reserve price)
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Bead Medal with Carved Flower made from natural banded agate of ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture, dating to the second millennium AD, measuring 47 mm by 35 mm (4 mm thick), in good original condition with antique patina preserved and hand-cut carving traces, acquired in 1990 from Hungary and part of Dr. István Zelnik’s collection.
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Description from the seller
A natural banded agate with carved flower bead medal from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture. Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned , 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 Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia.
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 natural banded agate with carved flower bead medal from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture. Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned , 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 Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia.
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
Bead Medal with Carved Flower
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
4 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.
