Tibetan or Nepalese Red Agate Rare Bead Talisman w. Buddha's Eye - 35 mm
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Rare Bead Talisman w. Buddha's Eye, a red agate bead talisman of Tibetan or Nepalese origin dating from the first millennium AD or older, 35 × 35 × 30 mm, in good condition with an antique patina.
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A rare red agate bead talisman with Buddha's Eye from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture.
Second millennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Kathmandu/Nepal 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 rare red agate bead talisman with Buddha's Eye from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese culture.
Second millennium AD or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Kathmandu/Nepal 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
Tibetan or Nepalese
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Rare Bead Talisman w. Buddha's Eye
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Red Agate
Country acquired from
Nepal
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
35 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Nepal
Depth
30 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.
