Silk Road, Central Asia Silver and Agate Pair of Ram's Head Earring - 63 mm
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Pair of Ram's Head Earring in silver setting with agate, from Silk Road Central Asia, dating to the Second Millennium AD; in good condition with antique patina preserved, dimensions 63 mm by 23 mm by 13 mm.
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Description from the seller
A pair of antique ram's head agate earring in modern silver setting from the ancient Silk Road, Central Asian culture, Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Trace of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1980 in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not 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 pair of antique ram's head agate earring in modern silver setting from the ancient Silk Road, Central Asian culture, Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Trace of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1980 in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not 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
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Pair of Ram's Head Earring
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver and Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
63 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
13 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.
