Ancient Khmer Etched Agate Ritual Bead Talisman with Buddha's Eyes - 15 mm (No Reserve Price)
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Ritual Bead Talisman with Buddha's Eyes, an etched agate artifact from Ancient Khmer culture dating to the Second Millennium AD, measuring 58 mm wide, 19 mm deep and 15 mm high, and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Etched Agate Bead Talisman with Buddha's Eyes from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese 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 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.
Etched Agate Bead Talisman with Buddha's Eyes from the ancient Tibetan or Nepalese 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 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
Ancient Khmer
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Ritual Bead Talisman with Buddha's Eyes
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Etched Agate
Country acquired from
Nepal
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
15 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
58 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Nepal
Depth
19 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.
