Rare Bézoard, Bezoar, Yak from The Nepal Curiosity #C014.2

Description: Rare Yak Bezoar from Nepal Curiosity #C014.2The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.Extremely rare Yak BezoarOrigin: NepalSize without base: 5.72 x 5.37 x 5.65 cmMass: 302 gThe base is not included in the saleWe offer you a magnificent specimen, solid, stable, aesthetic. Not to be missed.The scale cube measures 1 cm not included in the sale.For the recordThe “Bezoar”, from the Persian “Padzahr” which protects from poison, is a Concretion which forms in certain ruminant animals such as goats, chamois, ibexes... and sometimes in humans.In antiquity thehe bezoar is renowned for its anti-poison properties in the same way as unicorn horn.Initially reported in Europe from India it is From the 16th century onwards, specimens from South America were found in Europe.In literature we find medical writings from the 15th century.A medical curiosity until the 18th century, the bezoar found its place in princely cabinets of curiosities.The dictionary of the French Academy defined it in 1694 as a “stone generated in the body of an Indian animal” and specified that it was “sovereign against venoms”.A remedy for poisoning, it was common to find bezoar powder in vials which were worn as medallions.Grated, it was mixed with water before being consumed.Bezoars were frequently found in the collections of the most powerful European families.We will cite for example, the "Chamber of art and wonders" of the House of Habsburg, numerous cardinals such as Burgos, Richelieu... You can check out our other items for sale.Shipping costs include the cost of packaging the items and materials.We systematically group your order to reduce shipping costs.If you are making multiple purchases, do not pay until you have requested combined shipping.The shipping costs will then be adjusted.Satisfaction guaranteed, returns accepted within 30 days.The “Bezoar”, from the Persian “Padzahr” which protects from poison, is a Concretion which forms in certain ruminant animals such as goats, chamois, ibexes... and sometimes in humans. In antiquity thehe bezoar is renowned for its anti-poison properties in the same way as unicorn horn. Initially reported in Europe from India it is From the 16th century onwards, specimens from South America were found in Europe. A medical curiosity until the 18th century, the bezoar found its place in princely cabinets of curiosities. The dictionary of the French Academy defined it in 1694 as a “stone generated in the body of an Indian animal” and specified that it was “sovereign against venoms”. We will cite for example, the "Chamber of art and wonders" of the House of Habsburg, numerous cardinals such as B Quantité unitaire 1 Matière Naturelle Authenticité Original Origine Népal Période Inconnue Type Bézoard

Price: 4047.89 USD

Location: Cavaillon

End Time: 2024-11-29T22:02:31.000Z

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