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LOT 2300
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GBP (£) 80 - 100
EUR (€) 93 - 116
USD ($) 107 - 134
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA FERTILITY IDOL
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 in. (380 grams, 15.3 cm).
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 in. (380 grams, 15.3 cm).
A bell-shaped hollow-form fertility idol formed as a female figure, both hands cupping breasts, applied eyes, pinched nose, prominent chin; wearing long garment and a headdress; piercing on the head; hole in the side of head. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English 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.
