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LOT 2319
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol Collection
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 - 9 5/8 in. (1.78 kg total, 16-24.5 cm including stand).
A standing female in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, pinched nose and mouth with almond-shaped eyes, hands held together in front of the abdomen; one standing figure in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, large ears and chin with large circular eyes, hands held together in front of the chest; a seated figure showing the feet, with elaborate headdress, modelled nose, mouth and almond-shaped eyes, showing signs of original pigment; all mounted on custom-made display stands. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a West London gentleman; from a private collection since 1989.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Gandharan Stucco Buddha Head
4th-6th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £468
Modelled with serene expression and downcast eyes, hair arranged in regular curls around the ushnisha; clay core exposed at the back, mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.59 kg total, 30 cm including stand
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Storage Vessel
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With bulbous body and everted rim, painted bichrome frieze of bulls and trees to the shoulder. 1.7 kg, 20.5 cm
Fine condition, repaired.
From the property of a 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. -
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Indian Sacred Copper-alloy Plaque with Hindu God
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £140
Figure of Hanuman advancing in a roundel, modelled in the half-round. 372 grams, 15.8 cm
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