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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 Clay Fertility Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Bell-shaped in overall form, right arm and hand wrapped around midriff under breasts, left arm and hand raised to face, fingers indicated by shallow incised lines, applied eyes, mouth, chin and other features, pinched nose, wearing a long garment flared at base and a headdress; her appearance is one of awe or contemplation; pierced through the top of head. 561 grams, 20 cm
Fair condition.
Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Indus Valley Terracotta Seated Mother Goddess
Circa 3000-2500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled in a seated position, arms and legs outstretched before her nude body, stylised anatomical and facial features portraying a female figure with large head, dressed hair beneath a head covering, large nose and recessed circular eyes, broad ornamental collar above ample breasts, hour-glass waist, incised fingers and toes. 42 grams, 11.8 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. Ex Schoyen collection, London, UK. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indian Earthenware Vessel with Elephant Impressions
Early 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With bulbous body, broad mouth with returned rim; band of impressed stamps to the shoulder, each an advancing elephant with fronds; mounted on a custom-made stand, repaired. 16.3 kg, 68.5 cm including stand
Fine condition; repaired.
Acquired before 1972. Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK. Property of a central London collector.
