Silk Road, Central Asia Silver and Natural Banded Agate Devil's Eye Protective Talisman in a modern ring - 35 mm (No reserve price)
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Devil's Eye protective talisman in a modern ring, made of silver and natural banded agate, from the Silk Road in Central Asia and dating to the First Millennium AD (bead); dimensions 35 × 36 × 23 mm, acquired in 1995 from Hungary, in good condition with preserved antique patina.
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Description from the seller
an antique natural banded agate Devil's Eye protective talisman from the ancient Silk Road, Central Asian culture . First Millennium AD ( agate bead ). in a modern ring
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 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 Asia.
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.
an antique natural banded agate Devil's Eye protective talisman from the ancient Silk Road, Central Asian culture . First Millennium AD ( agate bead ). in a modern ring
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 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 Asia.
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
Silk Road, Central Asia
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD (Bead)
Name of object
Devil's Eye Protective Talisman in a modern ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver and Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
36 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
23 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.
