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LOT 2572
Indus Valley Clay Cylindrical Fertility Figure
CIRCA 3300-1300 B.C.
8 in. (658 grams, 20.5 cm high).
Composed of a bell-shaped body and squat head, arms cupping conical breasts, applied circular eyes, pierced decoration at the neck; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970-2010.
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.
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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Wolf and Ibex
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With basal ring, painted bands to the interior including a wolf and an ibex. 540 grams, 20 cm
Fine condition, small chip to rim.
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. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium BCSold for (Inc. bp): £247
With painted frieze of geometric panel, peepal leaf, gryphon and advancing bird. 145 grams, 10.5 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. 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. -
Copper-alloy Stand for a Deity
India, circa late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Rectangular base with pierced lower edge, engraved lotus flower at the top and securing slots to accept a deity statue. 374 grams, 96 mm wide
An important collection of Hindu art formed by the late Jeffery Romer in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
