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LOT 2092
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Polychrome Storage Jar with Fish
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 in. (433 grams, 15.2 cm wide).
Drum-shaped jar with slightly flared shoulder, raised rim to the mouth; bands of painted decoration including interlocked stepped panels to the shoulder, frieze of fishes to the sidewall.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N111m54 from Oxford Authentication.
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Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Bead Necklace String
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Comprising polished carnelian beads etched with geometric motifs to both faces; restrung. 14.9 grams, 44 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
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Property of a London, UK gentleman.
