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LOT 2307
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Cup with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/8 in. (171 grams, 10.5 cm wide).
With polychrome painted frieze of geometric panels, a lion and a zibex. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Storage Vessel
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With everted rim and bulbous body, painted bichrome frieze of stylised lions with symbols on the field, ferns in between, running band of ibexes above. 490 grams, 13cm
Fine condition, repaired.
From the property of a 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. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Lions
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels and crouching lions. 305 grams, 13.5 cm
Fine condition, rim chipped.
From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Storage Vessel
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With bulbous body and everted rim, painted bichrome frieze of bulls and trees to the shoulder. 1.7 kg, 20.5 cm
Fine condition, repaired.
From the property of a 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.
