Ancient Chinese Bronze Small Ritual Temple Bell Bead - 53 mm (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
A small bronze ritual temple bell from the ancient Chinese culture, Second millennium AD or older.
Inner part is missing. In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased in 1976 Nanking/China 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 small bronze ritual temple bell from the ancient Chinese culture, Second millennium AD or older.
Inner part is missing. In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased in 1976 Nanking/China 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 Chinese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Small Ritual Temple Bell Bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1976
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
53 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
38 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
19 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.
