Ancient Central or Minor Asian Schist Bull Head Ritual Ring - 40 mm (No reserve price)
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Bull Head Ritual Ring carved from schist, in the Ancient Central or Minor Asian culture and dating to the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with a 40 mm height, 21 mm width and 18 mm depth, acquired in 1995 in London from Dr. Zelnik, with provenance linked to Asia via an antique market, and shipment restricted to the EU (not to the United States).
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Description from the seller
A schist bull head ring Head from the ancient Central or Minor Asian culture, Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned,by hand partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. There are traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
A schist bull head ring Head from the ancient Central or Minor Asian culture, Second Millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned,by hand partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. There are traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1995/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. Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Ancient Central or Minor Asian
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Bull Head Ritual Ring
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Schist
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
40 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Width
21 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
18 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.
