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LOT 2286
Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel Group
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 - 4 3/4 in. (2.3 kg total, 4-12.2 cm).
Mainly comprising complete and fragmentary bowls and jars of various types, including examples painted with geometric motifs. [21]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s.
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Vellum Scroll with Names of Allah
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Bearing calligraphic black text in two panels with liquid gold borders; upper panel with liquid gold rosettes, leaves and tendrils forming a rich backing for the bold calligraphic text. 64 grams, 75.5 cm
Property of a London, UK, gallery. -
Sultanate Red Sandstone Frieze Fragment
North India, probably Delhi, circa 1220-1225 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Displaying a reserved high-relief Qur'an inscription fragment 6 (OL436), from Surah 3 (Al 'Imran), vs. 18 (OL425) (Frieze 2 Section q). 20.5 kg, 40 cm
Ex Frederick Elghanayan collection. Acquired from Sotheby’s, London, UK, 19 April, 1993, lot 148 (part). Ex central London gallery. -
Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel Group
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising bowls of various types, together with a storage jar; most painted with monochrome or polychrome geometric schemes. 1.4 kg total, 10-15 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s.