Ancient Burmese, Late Pyu States Etched Fossilized Palmwood Pumtek Rare Crouching Tiger Bead Talisman - 16 mm
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Rare Crouching Tiger Bead Talisman, etched fossilized palmwood Pumtek, from ancient Burmese late Pyu culture in the Second Millennium AD or older; in good condition with ancient hand-cut holes and preserved patina, original and authentic.
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An etched fossilized palmwood, Pumtek tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, late Pyu States,
Second Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1980/Yangon by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market during his diplomatic mission in the region.
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.
An etched fossilized palmwood, Pumtek tiger bead talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, late Pyu States,
Second Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1980/Yangon by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market during his diplomatic mission in the region.
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 Burmese, Late Pyu States
Century/timeframe
Second Millenium AD or older
Name of object
Rare Crouching Tiger Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1980
Material
Etched Fossilized Palmwood Pumtek
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
16 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
38 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.
