Sino-Siberian - Qijia culture Aventurine Quartz Ritual Bi Disc Talismans - Power of the Univers - 52 mm (No Reserve Price)
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Ritual Bi Disc Talismans - Power of the Univers, a Sino-Siberian Qijia culture artefact from the Second Millennium BC, made of aventurine quartz and measuring 52 by 52 by 6 mm, in good condition.
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A rare colour aventurine quartz, beautiful ritual Bi disc talisman - power of the univers from the ancient Sino-Siberian,Qijia culture.
Second millennium BC.
Qijia culture The Qijia culture (2200 BC – 1600 BC) was one of the early Bronze Age cultures distributed around the upper Yellow River region of Gansu and eastern Qinghai. It has always been regarded as one of the first bronze cultures in China.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand , but the nice patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1994/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia, H.E.B.I.
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 colour aventurine quartz, beautiful ritual Bi disc talisman - power of the univers from the ancient Sino-Siberian,Qijia culture.
Second millennium BC.
Qijia culture The Qijia culture (2200 BC – 1600 BC) was one of the early Bronze Age cultures distributed around the upper Yellow River region of Gansu and eastern Qinghai. It has always been regarded as one of the first bronze cultures in China.
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand , but the nice patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding . Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1994/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia, H.E.B.I.
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
Sino-Siberian - Qijia culture
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium BC
Name of object
Ritual Bi Disc Talismans - Power of the Univers
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1994
Material
Aventurine Quartz
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
52 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
52 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Mongolia
Depth
6 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.
