Ancient Khmer Mixed Metal Ganesha Statue Talisman - 128 mm
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Ancient Khmer bronze Ganesha statue talisman from the Oudong Period (1618–1863), 128 × 70 × 46 mm, good condition with preserved antique patina, acquired 1995 in Budapest from Dr. István Zelnik’s collection and provenance linked to Cambodia.
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A bronze Ganesha statue, a talisman for good luck from the ancient Khmer culture, Oudong Period, 1618-1863 .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting,cutting carving and grinding. Nice artisan smith work.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia, H.E.A.A.
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 bronze Ganesha statue, a talisman for good luck from the ancient Khmer culture, Oudong Period, 1618-1863 .
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand casting,cutting carving and grinding. Nice artisan smith work.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Cambodia, H.E.A.A.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Khmer
Century/ Timeframe
Uodong Period, 1618-1863
Name of object
Ganesha Statue Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Mixed Metal
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
128 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
70 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Cambodia
Depth
46 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
