Ancient Burmese, Pyu States Natural Banded Burial Agate Bead Talisman - 35 mm
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Bead Talisman from the ancient Burmese Pyu culture, made of natural banded burial agate, dating to the First Millennium AD; dimensions 35×7×7 mm; in good condition with preserved antique patina.
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A rare lot of 8 pieces bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu culture.
First 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. During the burial process the original red or reddish colour disappeared.
Purchased 1975 in Yangon 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 lot of 8 pieces bead talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu culture.
First 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. During the burial process the original red or reddish colour disappeared.
Purchased 1975 in Yangon 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 Burmese, Pyu States
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1975
Material
Natural Banded Burial Agate
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
7 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
7 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.
