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LOT 2318
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Ibex and Bird
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (98.60 grams, 82 mm).
A mammiform vessel with everted rim, painted polychrome frieze of a crouching ibex and a pecking bird with pellet-and-circles to the field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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 unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.
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LOT 2318
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Ibex and Bird
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Indus Valley Terracotta Bowl with Bull and Lion
4th-3rd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
With narrow basal ring, carination below the sidewall, painted polychrome frieze of a zebu and lion in profile. 346 grams, 12.6 cm wide
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
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. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A jar with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, grazing birds and a crouching lion. 270 grams, 11.5 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. -
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 figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, a supernatural attendant on each side. 463 grams, 16.5 cm
From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery.
