Loading, please wait...
LOT 2211
Indian Red Sandstone Buddha Head
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
11 in. (7.4 kg total, 28 cm high including stand).
A carved sandstone Buddha head, with exaggerated lentoid eyes and broad nose, lips parted and teeth exposed; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Indian Bronze Beetlenut Cracker Group
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: one formed as a reclining female with legs extended forming the handles; one formed as a pair of lovers with conjoining genitals. 440 grams total, 13-15.5 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. 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 Vessel with Gryphons
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Squat in profile with slightly waisted sidewall and carination, narrow foot; painted polychrome panels with a bird, a bird-headed beast, and geometric motifs. 296 grams, 12.2 cm
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. 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 Vessel with Lion and Oxen
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Squat in profile with slightly waisted sidewall and carination, narrow foot; painted polychrome panels with a bull, a lion, and geometric motifs. 368 grams, 12.3 cm wide
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.