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Gandhara Gold (16,66 Karat) Sitting Buddha Votive Plaque - 89 mm
No. 82741217
Gandhara Gold (16,66 Karat) Sitting Buddha Votive Plaque - 89 mm
A very rare gold (16,5 gr, / 17,6 Karat) sitting Buddha travelling votive plaque from the ancient Gandhara culture, first half of the first century AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Trace of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1980 in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collectionn of a former ambassador in the Middle East, H.E.T.L.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not 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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