Ancient Tibetan / Nepalese Natural Banded Agate Necklace Bead Talismans - 30 mm

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Ancient Tibetan/Nepalese necklace bead talismans in natural banded agate, a lot of 20 pieces from the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with antique patina, hand-cut and carved, provenance from Dr. István Zelnik’s collection (purchased in Kathmandu in the mid-1990s).

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A lot of 20 natural banded agate necklace bead talisman from the ancient Himalayan, Tibetan-Nepalese culture.

Second Millennium AD .

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

Purchased mid 90's in Kathmandu 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 lot of 20 natural banded agate necklace bead talisman from the ancient Himalayan, Tibetan-Nepalese culture.

Second Millennium AD .

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

Purchased mid 90's in Kathmandu 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 Tibetan / Nepalese
Century/ Timeframe
Second MIllennium AD
Name of object
Necklace Bead Talismans
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Nepal
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
3 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Nepal
Depth
7 mm
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