中东,阿姆拉什 Terracotta 动物形象。公元前一千年。长 15.5 厘米。 (没有保留价)
编号 85021331
丝绸之路文化 Terracotta Plaquette - 老虎攻击瞪羚 - 84 mm
编号 85021331
丝绸之路文化 Terracotta Plaquette - 老虎攻击瞪羚 - 84 mm
A terracotta talisman plaquette, tiger attacking a gazelle from an ancient Silk Road, Sogdian culture.
1st millennium AD.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand froming, cutting, carving. 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.