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LOT 2304
Estimate
GBP (£) 150 - 200
EUR (€) 170 - 230
USD ($) 200 - 270
(3 Bids, Reserve met)
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(3 Bids, Reserve met) | Current bid: £8
INDUS VALLEY CYLINDRICAL CLAY FERTILITY FIGURE
3300-1300 B.C.
7 1/2 in. (925 grams, 19 cm high).
3300-1300 B.C.
7 1/2 in. (925 grams, 19 cm high).
A bell-shaped fertility figure with squat, bulbous head, stylised face composed of raised features including a heavy brow, pinched nose, and circular eyes; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970-2010.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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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.
