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LOT 2304
Indus Valley Cylindrical Clay Fertility Figure
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]
ProvenancePrivate 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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Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol Collection
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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. 1.78 kg total, 16-24.5 cm including stand
Property 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. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Bull Figure Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Group of four model Zebu bulls each with painted detail. 380 grams, 8-9 cm
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indus Valley Clay Fertility Figure
33rd-13th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A stylised female with hands cupping the breasts, necklace of impressed points and similar detail to the bell-shaped skirt, pinched facial features. 1.1 kg, 28.5 cm
Fine condition.
Ex David Gold collection, before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
