Thailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of a flattened semicircular form, carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of black and grey with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.

Condition Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age, minimal tiny nicks.
Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan 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: 6.8 g
Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm