Ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes Bronze Rare XS Elephants Mating Fertility and Power Bead Talisman - 22 mm
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Description from the seller
A rare XS elephants fertility and power bead talisman from the ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes culture.
Second Millennium AD
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting.
Purchased in Chieng Mai/Thailand mid 90's 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 rare XS elephants fertility and power bead talisman from the ancient Indochinese Hill Tribes culture.
Second Millennium AD
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting.
Purchased in Chieng Mai/Thailand mid 90's 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 Indochinese Hill Tribes
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Rare XS Elephants Mating Fertility and Power Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Thailand
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
22 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
28 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Thailand
Depth
12 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.
