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LOT 2287
Large Indus Valley Ceramic Platter
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
14 1/2 in. (2.15 kg, 37 cm wide).
Decorated with painted stylised vines and chevrons, X-motif to base; pierced for suspension or storage purposes.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 2287
Large Indus Valley Ceramic Platter
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Indus Valley Ceramic Vessels
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising bowls, jars and vases of various types, including examples displaying painted geometric and zoomorphic motifs. 2 kg total, 12-15 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s. -
Thai Bronze Buddha Head
Sukhothai, 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic features, the oval face with delicate features showing a serene expression, elongated earlobes and hair dressed in tiers of tightly-wound spiralling curls; top and most of back of the head absent, exposing a ceramic interior; some remains of lacquer and gilding, particularly to the ears, temples and neck; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 6.8 kg total, 44 cm high including stand
with Nagel Auction, Stuttgart, Germany, 2006. Acquired from Galerie Arabesque, 2014. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202173.
Possibly Buddha bhūmisparśamudrā, the facial expression signifying the attainment of enlightenment. -
Indian Framed Watercolour Manuscripts
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Each framed and glazed, comprising: a miniature Qur'an manuscript in Naskh script c.1650 A.D., gold embellishment, double margins, chapter headings in gold; a manuscript from a Dala'il prayer book written using Naskh script encased in golden clouds, meandering borders and scrolling floral embellishment; each with explanatory label to reverse of frame.. 570 grams total, 22.2 x 17.2 cm each
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
