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Indus Valley Etched Sardonix Bead Talisman - 68 mm
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Indus Valley Etched Sardonix Bead Talisman - 68 mm

An etched sardonix bead talisman with geometrical pattern from the ancient Indus Valley culture, first millennium AD, In good condition.It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so it surface is shiny and smooth.The nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Purchased mind 90's in Paris 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. 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.

No. 81215141

No longer available
Indus Valley Etched Sardonix Bead Talisman - 68 mm

Indus Valley Etched Sardonix Bead Talisman - 68 mm

An etched sardonix bead talisman with geometrical pattern from the ancient Indus Valley culture, first millennium AD,

In good condition.It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so it surface is shiny and smooth.The nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular.

Purchased mind 90's in Paris 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. 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.

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