Central Asian Natural Banded Agate Sitting King w Eagle - Symbol of Power - Seal Bead Talisman - 30 mm (No Reserve Price)

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Description from the seller

A natural banded agate sitting king with an eagle - symbol of power bead seal talisman from the ancient Central Asian culture.

Second Millennium AD or older.

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

Purchased mid 90's in London 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 natural banded agate sitting king with an eagle - symbol of power bead seal talisman from the ancient Central Asian culture.

Second Millennium AD or older.

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

Purchased mid 90's in London 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
Central Asian
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Sitting King w Eagle - Symbol of Power - Seal Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
30 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
11 mm
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