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LOT 2637

Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Painted Scene

3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

6 7/8 in. (1.13 kg, 17.5 cm).

With everted rim, painted frieze to the shoulder and sidewall in two panels of a youthful female figure in profile facing a male presenting her with a bunch of flowers(?), in one scene with pointillé miasma surrounding the leaves; repaired.

Provenance

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'.

CONDITION

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LOT 2637

Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel with Painted Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

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    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'.

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