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LOT 2315
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Zebu
4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 in. (1 kg, 23 cm).
A conical bichrome bow, elaborate frieze depicting zebus, peepal trees and other vegetation and symbols on the field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel Group
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A group of vessels, all with painted details. 832 grams total, 52-110 mm wide
Fine condition, rim chipped.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A jar with painted polychrome frieze of geometric panels, grazing birds and a crouching lion. 270 grams, 11.5 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Framed Indian Painted Miniature Leaf
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Rectangular hand-painted panel with two advancing figures in a landscape: in front, a blue-skinned male wearing loose paridhana and a draped shawl, spiked headdress and pattens, carrying a cudgel over his shoulder; behind, a female in loosely draped skirt and headdress carrying a staff with two bundles attached; mounted in a reveal and glazed wooden frame. 672 grams, 46.9 x 32.2 cm
Private collection, UK.
