A GROUP OF 15 ETCHED AGATE BEADS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER A GROUP OF 15 ETCHED AGATE BEADS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Himalayan region. The round beads etched with various geometric patterns including S-shapes, rectangles, wavy lines, and eyes. The semi-translucent stones of variegated caramel and brown tones. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother’s business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Good condition with traces of use and wear, the stones with natural imperfections. Weight: 19.1 g (total) Dimensions: Diameter 0.8 – 1.2 cm

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A PYU NECKLACE WITH AN ETCHED CARNELIAN AGATE BEAD, 7TH-9TH CENTURY A PYU NECKLACE WITH AN ETCHED CARNELIAN AGATE BEAD, 7TH-9TH CENTURY Burma / Myanmar region, Pyu city states, ca. 7th – 9th century, the lapis lazuli and turquoise beads possibly later. The necklace lined with small lapis lazuli, turquoise, and metal beads, enclosing a carnelian agate bead etched with geometric designs. The ends with modern metal clasps. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, some beads with small nicks and natural flaws. The metal clasps and metal beads are a later addition. Weight: ca. 23.8 g Dimensions: Length ca. 50.5 cm

Lot 1138

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A PYU NECKLACE WITH AN ETCHED CARNELIAN AGATE BEAD, 7TH-9TH CENTURY A PYU NECKLACE WITH AN ETCHED CARNELIAN AGATE BEAD, 7TH-9TH CENTURY Burma / Myanmar region, Pyu city states, ca. 7th – 9th century, the lapis lazuli and turquoise beads possibly later. The necklace lined with small lapis lazuli, turquoise, and metal beads, enclosing a carnelian agate bead etched with geometric designs. The ends with modern metal clasps. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, some beads with small nicks and natural flaws. The metal clasps and metal beads are a later addition. Weight: ca. 23.8 g Dimensions: Length ca. 50.5 cm

Lot 1520

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A TIBETAN AGATE ‘CHUNG DZI’ BEAD, 19th CENTURY A TIBETAN AGATE ‘CHUNG DZI’ BEAD, 19th CENTURY Tibet, 19th century or earlier. The cylindrical bead made from semitranslucent agate and etched with wavy stripes. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. ‘Chung dzi’ beads are believed to have been created in ancient times by bead makers from agate or chalcedony and were worn as protective amulets. The prefix chung in this instance refers to a specific type of stone material that has unique healing properties. Condition: Good condition with some wear. The stone with natural imperfections. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 7.4 g Dimensions: Length 3.8 cm

Lot 1521

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A HIMALAYAN AGATE BEAD WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER A HIMALAYAN AGATE BEAD WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Himalayan region, 19 th century or earlier. The cylindrical bead made from etched agate and decorated with geometrical designs. Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 14.6 g Dimensions: Length 5.5 cm

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