Silk Road, Central or Western Asia Jasper Deaity Head Bead Talisman - 28 mm

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Jasper Deity Head Bead Talisman from the Silk Road in Central or Western Asia, dating to the First Millennium AD, measuring 28 × 23 × 10 mm, in good condition.

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Jasper Deity Head Bead Talisman

Second Millennium AD .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. Traces of use and age on its 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.

Jasper Deity Head Bead Talisman

Second Millennium AD .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. Traces of use and age on its 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 or Western Asia
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium AD
Name of object
Deaity Head Bead Talisman
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Jasper
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
28 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
10 mm
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