Ancient Persian Natural Banded Agate Buddha's Eye Ritual Bead Talisman - 15.8 mm

No. 84320981

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A natural banded Buddha's eye ritual bead talisman from the ancient Persian culture.

1st Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so they surfaces are shiny ans smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use 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.

A natural banded Buddha's eye ritual bead talisman from the ancient Persian culture.

1st Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so they surfaces are shiny ans smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use 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.

Culture
Ancient Persian
Name of object
Buddha's Eye Ritual Bead Talisman
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Condition
Good
Height
15.8 mm
Width
5.9 mm
Depth
23.9 mm

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Disclaimer

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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