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A sAMON VAlley OR eARly Pyu
NecKlAce WITh AMeThysT beAds
Samon Valley culture or early Pyu city-states,
800 BC-5th century AD. The ancient necklace
consisting of 31 amethyst beads of oval and
round shapes, pale to deep lavender color, and
varying translucency, held together by a modern
plastic string.
This piece was personally examined by Burmese
American archaeologist and gemologist Terence
Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese
gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József
Takács. Their analysis finds that the stones are
rare pink-colored amethysts, original, ancient, cut,
carved, chiseled, bored, and ground. The beads
are of different sizes and all made by hand using
primitive tools. The color is original and natural.
The stone has been cleaned by hand while
preserving the fine ancient patina. There are no
traces of later dying in the recesses of the stone.
The beads have been cleaned by hand while
preserving the fine ancient patina. The holes are
ancient, handmade, and irregular. A certificate
signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be
handed to the winning bidder upon request.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István
Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art
collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor
traces of age and wear, some natural fissures to
the stones, and surface scratches.
Weight: 62.3 g
Dimensions: Length 49 cm
Published: Burmese
Gemstone Beads From The
Collection of Dr. Zelnik, no.
BR. 856 (page 375), Budapest
2019.
estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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