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LOT 1714
Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Fragment Group
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1 1/4 - 6 in. (1.25 kg total, 3.3-15 cm).
Comprising fragmentary vessels of different types, and a number of smaller fragments, including a small vessel with most pieces present; most with painted polychrome decoration and some with complex designs. [33, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Fragment Group
3rd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising large and small fragments and some almost complete vessels, most with painted geometric and linear decoration. 1.78 kg total, 3.5-17.5 cm wide
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Indian Earthenware Vessel with Elephant Impressions
Early 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
With bulbous body, broad mouth with returned rim; band of impressed stamps to the shoulder, each an advancing elephant with fronds; mounted on a custom-made stand, repaired. 16.3 kg, 68.5 cm including stand
Fine condition; repaired.
Acquired before 1972. Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK. Property of a central London collector. -
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.