索不达米亚 大理石 肾形珠 - 36.6 mm (没有保留价)
编号 82300205
索不达米亚 玛瑙 狮身人面像珠护身符凸圆形 - 14.6 mm
编号 82300205
索不达米亚 玛瑙 狮身人面像珠护身符凸圆形 - 14.6 mm
An onyx sphinx bead bead talisman from the ancient Mesopotamian culture, first millennium AD .
In good condition. It has been cleaned but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1976/Tehran on the local art market by Dr. Zelnik during a diplomatic mission in the region.
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 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.