Ancient Persian Red Agate Bead Talisman - 17 mm
No. 82372909
Ancient Persian Natural Banded Red Agate XL Cylindrical Bead Pectoral - 91 mm (No Reserve Price)
No. 82372909
Ancient Persian Natural Banded Red Agate XL Cylindrical Bead Pectoral - 91 mm (No Reserve Price)
A beautiful, multicolor natural banded red agate cylindrical bead pectoral from the ancient Persian culture.
1st Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so they surfaces are shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. The holes have been over drilled with modern techniques to make the piece wearable when ancient holes obstructed. Traces of use - some small damages - and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in London 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. 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.
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