Ancient Central Asian Bronze Hand Beauty Mirror w. Bull Carving - 168 mm

No. 90009107

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A bronze beauty mirror with animal bull carving , from the ancient Central Asian culture, probably Achaemenid, first millennium BC.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved.

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 able to shipthis 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.

A bronze beauty mirror with animal bull carving , from the ancient Central Asian culture, probably Achaemenid, first millennium BC.

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique green patina is preserved.

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 able to shipthis 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.

Culture
Ancient Central Asian
Name of object
Hand Beauty Mirror w. Bull Carving
Century/ Timeframe
First Millennium BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
Height
168 mm
Width
88 mm
Depth
7 mm

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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.