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LOT 2296
Indus Valley Terracotta Vessel
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 in. (566 grams, 20.5 cm).
Circular plate or lid with stepped underside, convex border with hatched bands, tondo with bird and lion motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
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Gandharan Silver Chalice
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Bell-shaped in profile with scooped shoulder and everted rim, ribbed lower body, short stem with disc foot. 256 grams, 13.1 cm
UK private collection, 1980-1983. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12459-226875.
Similar sold at Christie's London, 14th September 2010 for $56,000. -
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Indus Valley Terracotta Cup with Circle Decoration
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Small vessel with slightly convergent sidewall, and flared lip, carinated profile; painted band of conjoined roundels. 81 grams, 79 mm
Acquired from Alexander Gotz, London, UK. Ex M Scyoyen collection, Norway, collection no.38. -
Northern Indian Bronze Lock Plate Figure
13th-14th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Sliding escutcheon cover formed as a D-section human figure with hands clasped at the midriff. 35.4 grams, 66 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
