A red agate bead talisman pectoral from the ancient Burmese culture, Pyu States, first millenium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.


Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.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. 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 red agate bead talisman pectoral from the ancient Burmese culture, Pyu States, first millenium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, funnel-shaped. Traces of use and age on its surface.


Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.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. 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
Pyu States
Name of object
Bead Talisman Pectoral
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Burma
Material
Red Agate
Condition
Good
Height
92 mm
Width
37 mm
Depth
7 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.