Ancient Indochinese Clay Turtle Talisman - 28 mm (No reserve price)

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Ancient Indochinese clay turtle talisman, 28×43×34 mm, second millennium AD, in good condition with antique patina, acquired 1995 from Luang Prabang, Laos, previously owned via an antique market and part of Dr. István Zelnik’s collection; not shippable outside the EU or to the United States due to cultural laws.

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Clay turtle talisman from the ancient Indochinese culture. Second Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased mid 90's 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.

Clay turtle talisman from the ancient Indochinese culture. Second Millennium AD.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased mid 90's 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 Indochinese
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Turtle Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Clay
Country acquired from
Laos
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
28 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
43 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Laos
Depth
34 mm
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