Ancient Burmese, Late Pyu Agate Necklace Beads - 26 mm (No Reserve Price)

A lot of 38 beautiful agate talisman from the ancient Burmese, late Pyu culture.

Second Millennium AD or older .

In good condition. They been cleaned in a tumbler and repolished , so its surface is shiny and smotth , but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grindding. The holes are ancient,hand-made, irregular, but have been over drilled by modern techniques to make the pieces wearable when the ancient holes are obstructed. 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. 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.