A natural banded agate parrot bead talisman from the ancient Burmese culture, Late Samon Valley culture, 800 BC - 200 AD . In good condition. It has been cleaned, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface. Original, ancient, hand forming, cutting, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Purchased in 1995/ Yangon by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market 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 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.