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LOT 2300
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B,C.
5 in. (180 grams, 13 cm).
A bell-shaped footed cup with painted frieze including ibexes, a serpent and standing birds. [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 Terracotta Seated Fertility Figure
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With applied dome-shaped hair falling to the shoulders, a small pinched nose and impressed holes for eyes, bands of necklaces to the chest and large breasts below, legs together and bent at the knee. 52 grams, 12.5 cm
Fine condition.
Ex David Gold collection; by repute from a group catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the 1980s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Jar with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A footed jar with flared rim to the mouth, bands of painted decoration including ibexes and prowling felines with fronds. 1.4 kg, 20 cm
Fine condition.
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.
'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 Painted Geometric Pottery Bowl
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted L-shaped panels. 130 grams, 95 mm
with Balakh Carpets, 2003. Private collection, Europe.
