非洲新石器时代 石头 箭头。公元前六世纪至第三世纪。 3.5 厘米长。 (没有保留价)
编号 82765899
古波斯语 天然带状玛瑙 仪式珠护身符 - 35 mm
编号 82765899
古波斯语 天然带状玛瑙 仪式珠护身符 - 35 mm
10x beautiful, multicolor natural banded agate ritual bead talismans from the ancient Persian culture.
1st Millennium AD or later .
In good condition. They have been cleaned in a tumbler, so they surfaces are shiny ans smooth, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, grinding and boring. The holes are ancient, hand-made, irregular, but have been 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 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. 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.