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Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair
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LOT 2506

Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair

3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 1/2 in. (468 grams, 11.5 cm wide).

The zebu bulls standing side-by-side on a rectangular base, with painted strip detailing; repaired.

Provenance

Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 2506

Indus Valley Terracotta Votive Bull Pair

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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