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LOT 2297
Indus Valley Painted Geometric Pottery Bowl
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (130 grams, 95 mm).
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted L-shaped panels.
Provenancewith Balakh Carpets, 2003.
Private collection, Europe.
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LOT 2297
Indus Valley Painted Geometric Pottery Bowl
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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A group of three fertility idols comprising: a standing female in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, large nose and chin with circular eyes, wearing a necklace and earrings depicted by circles; one standing female in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress, large ears and nose with large almond-shaped eyes, hands held together in front of the chest; a standing figure in bell-shaped robe and ribbed headdress with bulging eyes, hands held together in front of the chest. 1.76 kg total, 13.5-22 cm
Fine condition, chipped.
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