索不达米亚 棕色碧玉 狮子珠护身符 - 27 mm
编号 81886197
索不达米亚 碧玉 供奉/祭祀神印珠 - 37 mm
编号 81886197
索不达米亚 碧玉 供奉/祭祀神印珠 - 37 mm
A jasper offering/sacrifice to gods seal bead from the ancient Mesopotamian culture.
1st millennium AD
In good condition. It has been cleaned, 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.