Ancient Burmese, Pyu States Natural Banded Agate Ritual Burial Beads - 33 cm

A lot of 8 pieces natural banded agate ritual burial beads talisman from the ancient Burmese, Pyu States culture, first millennium AD. Published in the book and revue : Burmese Gemstone Pectoral Talismans and Amulets and Arts of Souteast Asia 2021 / 2 march-April 98 p. In good condition. It has been cleaned by hand using organic oil. So its surface is smooth. Original, ancient, hand cutting, carving, boring and grinding. The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular. Traces of use and age on its surface. The original agate coulour has been changed during burial fire and became black and white. " pices endomadged. Purchased in 1995/Yangon 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.

Stima:€200

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