Ancient Laotian Bronze Sitting Buddha on Throne Statue Talisman - 220 mm
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Sitting Buddha on Throne Statue Talisman, an Ancient Laotian bronze sculpture from the Second Millennium AD, measuring 220 mm high, 134 mm wide and 100 mm deep, in good condition with traces of use and age, acquired in 1990 from Luang Prabang, Laos, formerly from Dr. István Zelnik’s collection with provenance back to Laos in 1960, and shipping restricted to the EU.
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A bronze sitting Buddha on throne statue talisman from the ancient Indochinese, Laotian culture, Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1990 in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 bronze sitting Buddha on throne statue talisman from the ancient Indochinese, Laotian culture, Second Millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased 1990 in Luang Prabang/Laos 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 Laotian
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Sitting Buddha on Throne Statue Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
220 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
134 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Laos
Depth
100 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
