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LOT 2104
Indus Valley Decorated Terracotta Bowl
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (324 grams, 97 mm high).
Biconvex in profile with basal ring and slightly flared mouth, painted geometric panels to the shoulder. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Indus Valley Decorated Terracotta Cup
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With slightly flared profile, carination and dimple base, painted frieze of ibexes to the sidewall. 142 grams, 80 mm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Bowl
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Hemispherical with basal ring, painted design to inner face of geometric panels, an ibex and a bovine. 779 grams, 25.5 cm diameter
Acquired 1990s-2000s. From the late David Gold (d.2015) collection of Indus Valley civilisation pottery. David Gold and his brother were famous for setting up the first clothes shop in Carnaby Street and dressed the famous in the swinging 1960s, making Carnaby Street famous. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Cup with Ladder-Work Design
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Biconvex in profile with narrow foot, painted segmented design to the sidewall. 146 grams, 94 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
