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LOT 2316
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Piriform Cup
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/2 in. (192 grams, 14 cm).
A ceramic beaker with waisted piriform body, broad rim and small discoid foot, sections of the upper body divided into panels by polychrome lines. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an important deceased Japanese collector, 1970-2010.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Group of four vessels each with painted detail 486 grams, 8.5-11.5 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Figurine
33rd-13th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Tubular figurine depicting a stylised female wearing a necklace and headdress, hands holding the breasts, raised linear hem to the bell-shaped skirt, pinched facial features. 468 grams, 17.5 cm high
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. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Beast Head Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
One a spout(?) with circular open mouth, ram's horns and band of roundels to the neck; one with long porcine snout, applied lentoid eyes and brow-ridge, painted stripe detailing; each mounted on a custom-made stand. 253 grams total, 15-16.5 cm
Fine condition.
From a UK collection; acquired on the London art market in 2004; formerly in a 1970s collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
