Ancient Tibetan / Nepalese Natural Banded Agate XL Bead Talisman - 83 mm (No Reserve Price)
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An ancient Tibetan-Nepalese XL Bead Talisman of natural banded agate from the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with antique patina preserved, measuring 83 × 15 × 15 mm, acquired in 1995 from a gallery/antique dealer in Nepal and formerly part of Dr. István Zelnik's collection.
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Description from the seller
An important natural banded agate 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.
An important natural banded agate 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
XL Bead Talisman
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
83 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
15 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Nepal
Depth
15 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.
