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LOT 2509
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Wolf and Ibex
4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 in. (540 grams, 20 cm).
With basal ring, painted bands to the interior including a wolf and an ibex. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s.
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.
David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.
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LOT 2509
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Wolf and Ibex
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
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Indus Valley Painted Storage Vessel
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. From the Dr Ince collection, N.W. London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indian Gold Bazu Bands
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Matched pair, each a curved lenticular plate with cells to the obverse, articulated ends with attachment cord and tassels, repoussé foliage to the underside. 23.3 grams total, panel: 43 mm each, 22 cm long
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12804-241425. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Fertility Idol
3rd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
With large D-shaped head, star-shaped headdress, pinched nose and multi-strand collars; knees slightly bend, arms extended. 60.2 grams, 12 cm
Fine condition.
Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000. 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.
