Sasanian Bronze Medicine Jug with Ibex Head - 93 mm
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Greco-Bactrian Bronze and Marble Ring with Ruler's Head Intaglio - 30 mm
No. 83666627
Greco-Bactrian Bronze and Marble Ring with Ruler's Head Intaglio - 30 mm
A bronze ring with marble intaglio depicting a ruler's head from the ancient Persian, Greco-Bactrian culture.
1st Millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original,ancient,hand cutting,carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface. The intaglio has hairlines due to the wear.
Purchased 1983/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Pakistan, H.E.B.I.
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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