Ancient Western Asiatic Schist Schist Deity Bead Talisman - 65 mm

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Schist Deity Bead Talisman from Ancient Western Asiatic culture, dating to the first millennium AD or in the style of a replica, made of schist, 65 mm high, 7 mm wide and 47 mm deep, in good condition with traces of use and preserved antique patina; acquired in 1995 in London from a gallery/antique dealer, provenance Dr. István Zelnik collection.

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Schist Deity Talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic culture, first millennium AD or a replica in the style of ancient

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 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.


Schist Deity Talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic culture, first millennium AD or a replica in the style of ancient

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 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
Ancient Western Asiatic
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD or in the style of replica
Name of object
Schist Deity Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Schist
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
65 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
7 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
47 mm
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