Gandhara Terracotta Buddhist Bull Mould with Inscription for Votive Beads - 36 mm

No. 84750119

Gandhara Terracotta Buddhist Bull Mould with Inscription for Votive Beads - 36 mm #1.1
Gandhara Terracotta Buddhist Bull Mould with Inscription for Votive Beads - 36 mm #1.2
Gandhara Terracotta Buddhist Bull Mould with Inscription for Votive Beads - 36 mm #2.1

A terracotta Buddhist bull mould for metal votive statues from the ancient Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .

In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved.

Purchased in Budapest/1983 by Dr. Zelnik from the collection 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 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.

A terracotta Buddhist bull mould for metal votive statues from the ancient Gandhara culture, first millennium AD .

In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved.

Purchased in Budapest/1983 by Dr. Zelnik from the collection 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 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.

Culture
Gandhara
Name of object
Buddhist Bull Mould with Inscription for Votive Beads
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Pakistan
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Good
Height
36 mm
Width
36 mm
Depth
17 mm

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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.

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