A rare one block XXL multicolor etched natural banded agate ritual bead talisman with Buddha's eyes with gold leaf remains from the ancient Tibetan/Nepalese culture.

Second Millennium AD or older .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 
Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting , carving, boring  and grinding. 
The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface - it can happen that the holes have been over drilled with modern techniques to make them wearable when ancient holes obstructed, also that remains of several holes are visible.
Some beads have been tumbler cleaned in the past so they have a smooth / shiny aspect.


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 rare one block XXL multicolor etched natural banded agate ritual bead talisman with Buddha's eyes with gold leaf remains from the ancient Tibetan/Nepalese culture.

Second Millennium AD or older .

In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand, but the nice antique patina is preserved. 
Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting , carving, boring  and grinding. 
The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface - it can happen that the holes have been over drilled with modern techniques to make them wearable when ancient holes obstructed, also that remains of several holes are visible.
Some beads have been tumbler cleaned in the past so they have a smooth / shiny aspect.


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.

Culture
Tibétain-Népalais ancien
Name of object
Rare Talisman en perles XXL avec des yeux de Bouddha
Siècle/ Période
Second Millennium AD or older
Provenance
Collection privée
Pays d’origine
Asie
Matériau
Agate à bandes naturelles
Condition
Bon
Height
95 mm
Width
52 mm
Profondeur
63 mm

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Le vendeur garantit que l'objet a été obtenu légalement et est en mesure de le prouver. Le vendeur a été informé par Catawiki qu'il devait fournir les documents requis par les dispositions législatives et réglementaires de son pays de résidence. Le vendeur garantit qu’il est autorisé à vendre/exporter cet objet. Le vendeur fournira à l'acheteur toutes les informations connues sur la provenance de l'objet. Le vendeur veillera à ce que tous les permis nécessaires soient (déjà) obtenus. Le vendeur informera immédiatement l'acheteur en cas de retard dans l'obtention de ces permis.