With applied dome-shaped hair falling to the shoulders, a small pinched nose and impressed holes for eyes, bands of necklaces to the chest and large breasts below, legs together and bent at the knee. 52 grams, 12.5 cm

Fine condition.

Ex David Gold collection; by repute from a group catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the 1980s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Rectangular hand-painted panel with two advancing figures in a landscape: in front, a blue-skinned male wearing loose paridhana and a draped shawl, spiked headdress and pattens, carrying a cudgel over his shoulder; behind, a female in loosely draped skirt and headdress carrying a staff with two bundles attached; mounted in a reveal and glazed wooden frame. 672 grams, 46.9 x 32.2 cm



Private collection, UK.

With a bell-shaped body, applied arms held across the chest, a trilobate head and a large pinched nose; hollow-formed. 725 grams, 20.5 cm

Fair condition, restored.

UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Hollow-formed bronze globe with engraved astronomical signs and calibrations; mounted to rotate in a two-part wooden box with reserved calligraphic text to each face. 3.61 kg, 21 x 21.5 x 20.5 cm



Private collection, UK.

A jar of bell-shaped profile with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, a crouching lion and a pair of fish. 245 grams, 12.5 cm

Fine condition, rim chipped.

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.

Bell-shaped in overall form, right arm and hand wrapped around midriff under breasts, left arm and hand raised to face, fingers indicated by shallow incised lines, applied eyes, mouth, chin and other features, pinched nose, wearing a long garment flared at base and a headdress; her appearance is one of awe or contemplation; pierced through the top of head. 561 grams, 20 cm

Fair condition.

Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

A conical bichrome bow, elaborate frieze depicting zebus, peepal trees and other vegetation and symbols on the field. 1 kg, 23 cm

Fine condition.

From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

A jar with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, grazing birds and a crouching lion. 270 grams, 11.5 cm

Fine condition, chip to rim.

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.

A mammiform vessel with everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of a crouching ibex and a pecking bird with pellet-and-circles to the field. 98.60 grams, 82 mm

Fine condition.

From the property of a 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.

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 unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.

Drum-shaped wooden container with domed lid, bands of rosettes to the rim of body and lid with lacquered bands of tendrils and leaves. 388 grams total, 13 cm high



Private collection, UK.

With flared base, standing female with floor-length robe, applied facial and necklace detailing, arms bent and hands placed beneath the breasts. 411 grams, 19.5 cm

Fine condition.

From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

A large bulbous vessel with everted rim, circumferential bands below the neck and to the shoulder, the band in between painted with panels of standing zebus and foliage, symbols to the background. 2.2 kg, 22.5 cm

Fine condition.

Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection formed in the 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.