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LOT 2386
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA FERTILITY IDOL
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/8 in. (692 grams, 20.8 cm).
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/8 in. (692 grams, 20.8 cm).
With bell-shaped ribbed body and squat head; applied brow-ridge, eyes and beaked nose; pointillé detailing to the eyes; arms bowed, hands holding an amphora to the chest. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
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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.
