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LOT 2322
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/4 in. (705 grams, 18.5 cm).
A squat jar with everted rim, painted polychrome frieze to the shoulder with geometric panels, a crouching lion and a zebu with a fish above. [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 Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A jar of bell-shaped profile with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, a crouching lion and a pair of fish. 245 grams, 12.5 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. -
Indo-Persian Copper Ewer
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Spherical body with conical upper section, arched handle with casket-shaped filler hole to the apex; curved spout with flange rim; flared foot; low-relief vegetation detail overall; casket with hinged lid to access hollow arch; reserved panels with calligraphic text to equator. 1.32 kg, 30.1 cm high
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Large Indian Stone Tile with Inlaid Taj Mahal
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Private collection, UK.
