Silk Road - Central Asian Antique Natural Banded Agate and Silver Pair of Earring with Buddha's Eye Beads - 70 mm (No Reserve Price)
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A pair of antique etched agate Buddha's Eye bead and silver earrings from Silk Road Central Asia, dating to the Second Millennium AD or older, in good condition with an antique patina.
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A pair of antique etched agate Buddha's Eye bead and silver earring from the ancient Silk Road - Central Asian culture, Second Millennium AD or older ( etched agate ).
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on the 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.
A pair of antique etched agate Buddha's Eye bead and silver earring from the ancient Silk Road - Central Asian culture, Second Millennium AD or older ( etched agate ).
In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on the 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
Silk Road - Central Asian
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD or older
Name of object
Pair of Earring with Buddha's Eye Beads
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Antique Natural Banded Agate and Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
70 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
21 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.
