Ancient Siamese Gilded Silver Ring with Ruby Cabochon Bead - 32 mm
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Description from the seller
A gilded Silver ring with ruby cabochon form the ancient Siamese culture, Early Ayutthaya Kingdom.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting,cutting carving and grinding. Nice silver smith work.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia, H.E.A.A.
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 gilded Silver ring with ruby cabochon form the ancient Siamese culture, Early Ayutthaya Kingdom.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting,cutting carving and grinding. Nice silver smith work.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia, H.E.A.A.
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 Siamese
Century/timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Ring with Ruby Cabochon Bead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Gilded Silver
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
32 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Thailand
Depth
13.8 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.
