No. 92059821
Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian Jade Archaic Mythical Beast Talisman - 60 mm (No Reserve Price)
No. 92059821
Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian Jade Archaic Mythical Beast Talisman - 60 mm (No Reserve Price)
An archaic jade mythical beast talisman from the ancient Western Asiatic culture, Sino-Mongolian or Sino-Siberian. Second Millennium AD or older .
In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so they surfaces is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in 1983/Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in Mongolia.
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.
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