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Copper-alloy Sacred Linga Cover
Mughal, North India, circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Cylindrical body with a domed top, stylised moustachioed face to one side. 44 grams, 43 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Cup with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With painted frieze of geometric panels, a zebu and a lion. 140 grams, 87 mm
Fine condition.
From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Male Figure
4th-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With straight arms and legs, wearing a multi-strand necklace, large headdress wrapped around the head with its ends falling on the right shoulder, recessed eyes and pinched nose. 34.3 grams, 10.2 cm
Fine condition.
Ex North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1980-1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
'David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.' -
Copper-alloy Betel Nut Supari Box with AZEMOOLLA
India, circa late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The inside of the box divided into three compartments, additional compartment within the hinged lid inscribed with the name 'Azemoolla'. 157 grams, 87 mm wide
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Eagle and Gryphon
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With basal ring, painted bands to the interior including birds and a peepal leaf. 345 grams, 16.5 cm
Fine condition. rim chipped.
Ex North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s. -
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Bowl with Rings
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With carinated body, everted rim, applied loops beneath the rim and free-running rings; painted detailing including foliage to the rim, hatched panels to the shoulders. 424 grams, 13.5 cm
Fine condition. Rare.
Property of a London gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Ibex and Lion
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A deep cup with a lion and ibex to the exterior between panels of lozenge and wavy line design. 266 grams, 11.5 cm wide
Ex Lockdales, Suffolk, UK, auction 159, no.1503. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With flared mouth, bands of black painted geometric design to the shoulder. 460 grams, 15.5 cm
Fine condition.
Property of an English gentleman; formerly in a collection formed in the 2000s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sacred Copper-Alloy Dancing Ganesha
India, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A dancing figure of god Ganesha on a square base. 835 grams, 15.2 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sacred Copper-alloy Nandi Bull Model
India, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A sacred bull Nandi reclined on a hollow rectangular platform with incised lotus pellet lines around the rim. 199 grams, 83 mm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Goddess Gauri Head
Karnataka, India, circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Modelled with emphasised facial details and resting atop a columnar base; possibly a votive. 132 grams, 76 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Copper-alloy Incense Container Lid with Seated Dog
Circa 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
An openwork domed lid with a dog, starburst motifs on its body; offered with a cylindrical matchstick container with the emblem of Uppingham School, England, to one side. 249 grams total, 48-58 mm
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.