绿松石 中国古代青蛙珠护身符 - 27 mm

A turquoise frog bead talisman from the ancient Chinese, Han to Western Zhou culture.

1st Millennium BC.

In good condition. It has been cleaned in a tumbler, so its 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 Budapest from the collection of a former ambassador in China, H.E.B.L

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.