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LOT 2591
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (654 grams, 16 cm).
A hollow-formed bell-shaped idol, with applied, pinched facial features. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Japanese gentleman, deceased (1970-2010); collected in the 1990s.
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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Each an ellipsoid plaque with black enamel base and filigree collar, inset table-cut diamond; in a lined presentation case. 8.49 grams total, 16 mm each
Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12818-241429. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sacred Copper-Alloy Plaque with Shiva and Attendants
India, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Tongue-shaped plaque with half-round figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, a supernatural attendant on each side. 463 grams, 16.5 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £106
The zebu bulls standing side-by-side on a rectangular base, with painted strip detailing; repaired. 468 grams, 11.5 cm wide
Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
