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LOT 2381
Indus Valley Polychrome Ceramic Vessel Collection with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (402 grams total, 65-94 mm).
Each of the three vessels of carinated form and displaying repainted polychrome geometric and zoomorphic motifs within panels; including one cup with a D-shaped handle. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in England in the 2000s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
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LOT 2381
Indus Valley Polychrome Ceramic Vessel Collection with Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Plaque
Circa 14th-16th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Modelled in high-relief as a profile figure of an elephant on a pecked field. 1.51 kg, 20.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Jade-Coloured Glass Seated Buddha Pendant
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled in the half-round, Buddha sitting cross-legged with hands folded in his lap; loop above. 8.78 grams, 40 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Mughal Drawing of a Princess with Peacocks
Circa 1780-1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
Rectangular card with inked border and reveal, liquid gold border with flower and tendril motif to each corner; detailed scene with a princess in the foreground advancing left but looking right towards three peacocks following her; in each of her hands a cord with a bell; waterway extending from centre to right edge and returning across lower edge, with waterlilies and other vegetation, swans (right) and ducks (top); to the rear, a group of trees, and another at right beyond the waterway; at the middle top, trees, rocky hills and a city in the distance; liquid gold to the princess's outer garments, black ink outline to her hair and face. 19 grams, 26.2 x 21 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Scottish private collection.