A GROUP OF THREE CARNELIAN DZI BEADS, 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

A GROUP OF THREE CARNELIAN DZI BEADS, 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Himalayan region. Of tubular form, etched with lines and other geometric patterns. The translucent stones of reddish amber tones with bands of light gray.
Condition:
Good condition commensurate with age, with some nibbling to ends.
Provenance:
Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born Paolo Bertuzzi 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.
Weight: 26.3 g in total
Dimensions: Length 2.8 - 3.4 cm