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LOT 2293
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GBP (£) 150 - 200
EUR (€) 170 - 230
USD ($) 200 - 270
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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INDUS VALLEY CLAY FERTILITY FIGURINE
33RD-13TH CENTURY B.C.
6 7/8 in. (468 grams, 17.5 cm high).
33RD-13TH CENTURY B.C.
6 7/8 in. (468 grams, 17.5 cm high).
Tubular figurine depicting a stylised female wearing a necklace and headdress, hands holding the breasts, raised linear hem to the bell-shaped skirt, pinched facial features. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
See Kenoyer, J.M., Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, 1998, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
