Ancient Western Asiatic Glazed Ceramic Medicine Holder Pot - 45 mm
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Medicine holder pot, a glazed ceramic artifact from the Ancient Western Asiatic culture dating to the first millennium AD, measuring 45 × 42 × 42 mm, in good condition with an antique patina, acquired in 1976 from a gallery/antique dealer in Islamabad, Pakistan, previously owned in Pakistan from 1970, and now from the Dr. István Zelnik collection.
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A glazed ceramic medicine holder pot from the ancient Western Asiatic culture.
1st millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, carving,glazing and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976 in Islamabad/Pakistan 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 glazed ceramic medicine holder pot from the ancient Western Asiatic culture.
1st millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand forming, carving,glazing and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1976 in Islamabad/Pakistan 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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Western Asiatic
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Medicine Holder Pot
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1976
Material
Glazed Ceramic
Country acquired from
Pakistan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
45 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
42 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Pakistan
Depth
42 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.
