Copper-alloy Hanuman with Sceptre

Globular-bodied with broad shoulder and neck, everted rim; the upper body decorated in relief with rosettes, phytomorphic and ropework bands, and a frieze presenting a dynamic procession of facing bare-breasted women wearing extravagant earrings, neck ornaments, arm- and leg-bangles and translucent lungis revealing their genitalia; some holding staffs, axes and other weapons, some wearing headdresses or holding vessels on their heads; flower-heads in the field; rim and sidewall chipped. 422 grams, 16 cm wide



Private collection, 1989. Acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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.

Tongue-shaped plaque on a rectangular base, with half-round facing figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, an attendant on each side. 260 grams, 11.4 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.