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A bronze figure of a deity from the Dong Son Culture,1000 BCE-500 CE .+- similar pieces have been found in South China and Northern Vietnam . The foot is broken , othewise in good condition,see photos ! H : 100 mm , L : 35 mm  Shipping as registered mail-pack.

Provenance: 
The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
This lot comes from the unique collection of Dr. István Zelnik. 
Former diplomat, Asian Arts collector, Researcher
Founder and  president of the Zelnik István Southeast-Asian Gold Museum
The largest private collection of Asian art resulting from more than 50 years of collecting

From the collection of the former hungarian ambassador in Vietnam and Laos.Acquisition by dr.Zelnik end 90's in Budapest.

Publications of Dr István Zelnik:

More than 20 essays on Southeast-Asian politics and economy, presentations on international conferences
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.

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Dong Son culture was an important prehistoric culture of Indochina in the first millennium B.C.
It was named after a settlement and burial site near the village of Dong Son (Vietnam).
The Dong Son culture, transformed by further Chinese and then Indian influence, became the basis of the general civilization of the region.
The culture is characterized by bronze articles of high craftsmanship.


Dong Son culture was an important prehistoric culture of Indochina in the first millennium B.C.
It was named after a settlement and burial site near the village of Dong Son (Vietnam).
The Dong Son culture, transformed by further Chinese and then Indian influence, became the basis of the general civilization of the region.
The culture is characterized by bronze articles of high craftsmanship.



Dong Son Culture, 1000 BCE-500 CE , South China,Northern Vietnam

Dong Son Culture bronze figure of a deity - 100 mm

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