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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A squat jar with everted rim, painted polychrome frieze to the shoulder with geometric panels, a crouching lion and a zebu with a fish above. 705 grams, 18.5 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. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Bowl with Fish
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted frieze of fish within geometric borders. 349 grams, 12.5 cm
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
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 Terracotta Bowl with Bull and Lion
4th-3rd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
With narrow basal ring, carination below the sidewall, painted polychrome frieze of a zebu and lion in profile. 346 grams, 12.6 cm wide
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
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. -
Indian Silver 'Peacock's Tail' Earring Pair
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A matched pair of earrings formed as a hollow round-section hoop enclosing seven coiled wires forming a stylised peacock tail. 8.33 grams total, 29-30 mm
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A biconical jar with flared rim, painted polychrome frieze of peepal plants, an ibex and a zebu. 350 grams, 14.5 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. -
Indian Painted Miniature Leaf with Erotic Scene
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Rectangular card with hand-painted erotic scene of two females on a couch in a courtyard with candles. 25 grams, 25.2 x 19 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Indian Gilded Glass Hookah Base
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Globular in profile with gilt collar to the columnar neck; circumferential bands of gilt flowers to the shoulder, vertical clusters to the sidewall. 515 grams, 20.4 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Large Indian Stone Tile with Inlaid Taj Mahal
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Octagonal in plan with inlaid border and detailed image of the Taj Mahal in nacre with scored and inked detailing. 1.69 kg, 28 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Jar with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A footed jar with flared rim to the mouth, bands of painted decoration including ibexes and prowling felines with fronds. 1.4 kg, 20 cm
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 recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.' -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol Collection
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A group of three fertility idols comprising: a standing female in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, large nose and chin with circular eyes, wearing a necklace and earrings depicted by circles; one standing female in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, large ears and nose with large almond-shaped eyes, hands held together in front of the chest; a standing figure in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress with bulging eyes, hands held together in front of the chest. 1.76 kg total, 13.5-22 cm
Fine condition, chipped.
Property of a West London gentleman; from a private collection since 1989. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Offering Stand
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With convex rim to the flared base, collar and stepped plate. 4.8 kg, 35.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Pre-Columbian, Teotihuacan and Native American Terracotta Figure Collection
Circa 600-1200 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including human and animal masks displaying classic Teotihuacan features including conical figural terminal and other items, some on wooden display stands. 434 grams total, 28-66 mm
From an old Pre-Columbian collection. One with Christie's label, London, 17 October 1996, no.72A(part). From the private collection of a North West London gentleman.