巴克特里亞 雪花石膏 祭祀神像
編號 82015543
巴克特里亞 青金石 刺蝟珠護身符 - 26 mm
編號 82015543
巴克特里亞 青金石 刺蝟珠護身符 - 26 mm
A lapis lazuli bead seal depicting a hedgehog from an ancient Bactrian culture.
First Millennium BC .
In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting , carving and grinding . The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. 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.