tibetansk-burmesiska Kristall Bead Talisman Pectoral - 64 mm (Utan reservationspris)

Crystal bead talisman pectoral from the ancient Tibetan-Burmese culture, second millennium AD or older.

In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler and repolished, so its surface is shiny and smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface.

Purchased in 1992/Strasbourg by Dr. Zelnik on the local art market during his diplomatic mission in France.

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.