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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.

Provenance

with Balakh Carpets, 2003.
Private collection, Europe.

CONDITION

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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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