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LOT 2314
Estimate
GBP (£) 60 - 80
EUR (€) 69 - 93
USD ($) 80 - 107
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BEAST HEAD GROUP
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 - 6 1/2 in. (253 grams total, 15-16.5 cm).
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 - 6 1/2 in. (253 grams total, 15-16.5 cm).
One a spout(?) with circular open mouth, ram's horns and band of roundels to the neck; one with long porcine snout, applied lentoid eyes and brow-ridge, painted stripe detailing; each mounted on a custom-made stand. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a UK collection; acquired on the London art market in 2004; formerly in a 1970s collection.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
