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LOT 2193
Indus Valley Ceramic Fertility Idol
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/8 in. (326 grams, 13 cm high).
Modelled as a free-standing, stylised female figure with a pinched face, dressed hair, bulbous breasts and hands pressed palms-down against her torso and waist.
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1989.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Indus Valley Fertility Idol Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
The trio formed as bell-shaped female figures with stylised facial features in relief, the hands of two clasped together in front of the stomach; hollow-formed; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.07 kg total, 27 - 32.5 cm high including stand
Private collection, 1989. Acquired on the UK art market. -
Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Bead Necklace String
Circa 3rd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £546
Composed of restrung graduated and polished beads, each etched with a white geometric design on both faces. 15 grams, 50 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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.
