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LOT 2169
Indian Bone Bead Necklace with Pendant
20TH CENTURY A.D.
25 3/8 in. (54 grams, 64.5 cm).
A restrung bone bead necklace composed of oblate beads, interspersed with small brass beads, two large tubular and small annular beads above; large leaf-shaped pendant with hatched line and ring-and-dot decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate German collection, 1990s.
Ex private Belgian collection.
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South Indian Bronze Tribal Figures
18th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £315
A male and female pair modelled standing facing, wearing jewel-studded arm bangles, earrings, pendants and skin-tight trousers, the man holding a sword and small round shield, the woman breastfeeding an infant; each mounted on a custom-made display base. 1.55 kg total, 27-27.5 cm high including stand
Acquired in the 1960s. Ex Italian collection. Ex London gallery stock. -
Indus Valley Fertility Idol Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Three bell-shaped female figures with stylised anatomical and facial features, two shown cupping their breasts; one idol with remains of painted detailing to the lower body and semi-naturalistic hair and face detailing as well as feet emerging from beneath her garments; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.39 kg total, 24.5-32.5 cm
Private collection, 1989. Acquired on the UK art market. -
Gujarat Winged Female Wood Carving
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Carved in the half-round in high relief, depicting a mythical winged female creature wearing elaborate ear ornament, a flower draped between her legs. 445 grams total, 16 cm wide
Ex late Walter Steinberg collection. Property of a lady, by inheritance.