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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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Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Zoomporphic Spout
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With flared mouth, short strap handle, short spout with two spurs to the base. 3.2 kg, 30 cm
Fine condition, repairs to rim.
From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. 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. -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled as a stylised female figure with a bell-shaped body, oval head with arched brow, narrow eyes, circular recessed mouth and applied ears, one remaining arm held to one of two conical breasts, series of prick marks over the body and neck; hollow-form. 596 grams, 16.5 cm high
Fair condition.
Abelita family collection, 1980-2015. 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. -
Sacred Copper-alloy Plaque with Shiva and Attendants
India, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Tongue-shaped plaque on a rectangular base, with half-round facing figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, an attendant on each side. 260 grams, 11.4 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.
