Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian Red Agate Resting Bird Bead Talisman - 35 mm
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This good-condition resting bird bead talisman is made of red agate and dates from the first millennium AD or earlier, measuring 35 × 36 × 15 mm.
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Description from the seller
An XS red agate resting bird bead talisman from the ancient Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian culture.
1st millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia,H.E.B.I.
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.
An XS red agate resting bird bead talisman from the ancient Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian culture.
1st millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia,H.E.B.I.
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
Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Resting Bird Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Red Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
36 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Mongolia
Depth
15 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.
