Ancient Chinese Hard Stone Rare Archery Arch Grip Hunting Fighting Utensil - 61 mm
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Rare hard stone archery grip utensil from ancient Chinese culture (Ming Dynasty or older), measuring 61 × 34 × 5 mm, in good original condition, authentic, acquired in 1995 from Hungary from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik.
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Description from the seller
An rare hard stone toe stretcher from the ancient Chinese culture, Ming dynasty or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface. Therre is a small missing part on rem right side.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.L.
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 rare hard stone toe stretcher from the ancient Chinese culture, Ming dynasty or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface. Therre is a small missing part on rem right side.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.L.
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 Chinese
Century/timeframe
Ming Dynasty or older
Name of object
Rare Archery Arch Grip Hunting Fighting Utensil
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Hard Stone
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
61 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
34 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
5 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.
