Silk Road, Central Asia Natural Banded Agate Oval Bead Talisman Pectoral - 54 mm (No Reserve Price)
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Oval Bead Talisman Pectoral, from Silk Road Central Asia, dating to the First Millennium AD, made of natural banded agate, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
A natural banded agate bead talisman pectoral, from the ancient Silk Road culture, Central Asia, first millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so its surface is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. The holes are ancient, hand-made,irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia.
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 natural banded agate bead talisman pectoral, from the ancient Silk Road culture, Central Asia, first millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so its surface is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. The holes are ancient, hand-made,irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia.
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 Asia
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Oval Bead Talisman Pectoral
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Natural Banded Agate
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
54 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
14 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
14 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.
