Ancient Central Asian Natural Banded Agate Bead Talisman Pendant - 39 mm

A natural banded bead talisman pectoral from the ancient Central Asian culture.

Second Millennium AD or older.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made,irregular, but probably over drilled with modern techniques to make the piece wearable when ancient holes obstructed. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased mid 90's in London by Dr. Zelnik on the local Montebello art market from M.B. antique dealer, previously part of an old British private collection.

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.