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LOT 2287
Large Indus Valley Terracotta Jar with Palms and Bovines
4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 in. (2.6 kg, 28 cm).
A substantial squat jar with everted rim, bands of circumferential linear ornament and frieze to the shoulder with zebu and foliage. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the property of a London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.
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LOT 2287
Large Indus Valley Terracotta Jar with Palms and Bovines
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Bowl with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With basal ring, painted bands to the interior including frieze with zebu and ibex. 1.3 kg, 30 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From the property of a London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
'David Gold amassed a sizable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.' -
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Vessel Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Group of four vessels each with painted detail 486 grams, 8.5-11.5 cm
Fine condition, chip to rim.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indus Valley Mehrgarh Terracotta Storage Vessel
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With bulbous body and everted rim, painted bichrome frieze of bulls and trees to the shoulder. 1.7 kg, 20.5 cm
Fine condition, repaired.
From the property of a London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1970s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
