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LOT 2631
Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/2 in. (280 grams, 11.5 cm wwide).
Drum-shaped in profile with basal ring, band of geometric and other painted cells. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
David Gold was one of the co founders of the Iconic Lord John brand in Carnaby Street that sparked a style revolution in the swinging sixties dressing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks and were at the heart of 'all things cool'.
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Northern Indian Gilt Mughal Quran Page
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In a gilt wooden glazed frame with card reveal; collector's label to reverse with details: 'This fine page is from a very fine Mughal Koran, with prayers. copied from Mull Fathullah's Tafsir Commentary. It was scribed in Northern India and dated AH 1195/AD 1780. The script is Naskhi, with interlinear Persian translation throughout in red nasta'liq. There are illuminated florets between verses, extensive commentaries in nasta'liq written diagonally in outer margins, illuminated devices in margins ... some slight staining from devotional use but generally the work is in good condition.' 511 grams, 28.7 x 23.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. -
Indian Silver Ring with Hindi Inscription
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Featuring a D-section hoop and a large rectangular bezel set with an intaglio bearing a three-line inscription. 14.49 grams, 31.31 mm overall, 16.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Drum-shaped in profile with basal ring, band of geometric cells and zoomorphs. 300 grams, 12.5 cm wide
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. David Gold was one of the co founders of the Iconic Lord John brand in Carnaby Street that sparked a style revolution in the swinging sixties dressing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks and were at the heart of 'all things cool'.
