Ancient Western Asiatic, Swat Valley Bronze Sitting Buddha on Lotus Throne Bead Travelling Talisman - 135 mm
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Bronze sitting Buddha on lotus throne travelling talisman from the Swat Valley culture, Early Second Millennium AD, in good condition with partial hand cleaning and preserved patina; height 135 mm, width 64 mm, depth 47 mm, authentic original, acquired 1995 in London from an antique market, provenance from Dr. István Zelnik collection, shipment restricted to the EU and not to the United States.
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Description from the seller
A bronze sitting Buddha on lotus throne travelling talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic, Swat Valley culture, Early Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 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 bronze sitting Buddha on lotus throne travelling talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic, Swat Valley culture, Early Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 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
Ancient Western Asiatic, Swat Valley
Century/timeframe
Early Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Sitting Buddha on Lotus Throne Bead Travelling Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
135 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
64 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
47 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.
