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LOT 2477
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 in. (100 grams, 91 mm).
A biconvex jar with chamfered rim, painted frieze of advancing zebus and plants to the shoulder. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium BCSold for (Inc. bp): £247
With painted frieze of geometric panel, peepal leaf, gryphon and advancing bird. 145 grams, 10.5 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
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. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Jar
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Fusiform in profile with narrow foot and flared neck; fretwork band to the shoulder and equator with pellets. 958 grams, 25 cm
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Cup with Bull and Lion
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of a lion and a facing bull with geometric panels in between. 77.62 grams, 76 mm
Fine condition; some restoration.
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. 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.'
