Mellemøsten, Luristan, Iran Steatit Forsegle. 2. årtusinde f.Kr. 2,2 cm H. Spansk importlicens.
Nr. 84554187
Gamle Mesopotamiske Lapis Lazuli Bead Seal Talisman med Winged Lion - 42 mm
Nr. 84554187
Gamle Mesopotamiske Lapis Lazuli Bead Seal Talisman med Winged Lion - 42 mm
A lapis lazuli seal bead talisman with winged lion carving from the ancient Mesopotamian culture.
First Millennium AD.
In good condition. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding.It has been cleaned but the nice ancient patina is preserved. The holes are original, ancient, hand-made, irregular, probably have been over drilled with modern techniques to make the piece wearable when the ancient holes obstructed. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest from the collection of a former ambassador in Asia.
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.
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