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萨珊王朝 黑色的石头 牛头药臼 - 94 mm
编号 85021345
编号 85021345
A lapis lazuli bead talisman depicting a king's head from the ancient Persian,Sasanian culture, first millennium AD.
In good condition. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving and grinding. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in the Middle East.
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.