A natural banded agate tiger bead talsiaman bead from the ancient Bactrian or Sino-Siberian culture. 1st 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 . Traces of use and age on its surface. Purchased in 1995/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia,H.E.B.I. 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.