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LOT 2291
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 in. (260 grams, 12.5 cm).
A ceramic bell-shaped jar with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, an ibex and a zebu. [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.
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Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Bell-shaped in overall form, right arm and hand wrapped around midriff under breasts, left arm and hand raised to face, fingers indicated by shallow incised lines, applied eyes, mouth, chin and other features, pinched nose, wearing a long garment flared at base and a headdress; her appearance is one of awe or contemplation; pierced through the top of head. 561 grams, 20 cm
Fair condition.
Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indian Stone Tile with Inlaid Taj Mahal
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Octagonal in plan with inlaid border and detailed image of the Taj Mahal in nacre with scored and inked detailing. 1.69 kg, 28 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Sacred Brass Plaque with Shiva and Attendants
India, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Tongue-shaped plaque with half-round facing figure of Virabhadra Shiva, flanked with attendants. 563 grams, 17.5 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
