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LOT 1731
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Fragment Group
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3/8 - 6 7/8 in. (1.36 kg total, 1-17.5 cm wide).
Comprising large fragments of vessels and some smaller fragments; most with painted geometric or vegetal decoration. [39, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Gandharan Gable Section with Figure
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
The majority of the left hand quadrant of the middle section of a schist gable: a deep, oversailing arch carved with sawtooth and 'heart' shapes oriented sideways, rectangular panels containing flower heads to the underside, framing a figural scene in deep relief apparently showing a woman operating ploughing equipment, detailing to her face, hair, jewellery and garments, fronds emerging from the background and feeling their way towards an outer register; volute to bottom left now worn; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.86 kg total, 24.5 cm high including stand
Fine condition.
Acquired in Huntingdon, UK, circa 1990. Private collection of Professor Kenneth Graham, London, UK.
Likely a section of a false gable for a stupa. -
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Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Necklace Bead Group
Circa 2nd century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising polished carnelian beads etched with geometric motifs to both faces. 15 grams total, 4-11 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Indus Valley Clay Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With bell-shaped ribbed body and squat head, applied brow-ridge, eyes and beaked nose. 845 grams, 18.5 cm hhigh
Ex North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
