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LOT 0468
Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,000
MASSIVE INDO-GANGETIC ANTHROPOMORPHIC COPPER IDOL
UTTAR PRADESH, NORTHERN INDIA, MID-2ND MILLENNIUM BC
22" (7.75 kg, 55.5cm including stand).
UTTAR PRADESH, NORTHERN INDIA, MID-2ND MILLENNIUM BC
22" (7.75 kg, 55.5cm including stand).
A very large flat-section copper figure with curled arms, spread legs, lobed head; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
From a Belgium private art collection, acquired 1969.
LITERATURE:
See Yule, P. The Bronze Age Metalwork of India, Prähistorische Bronzefunde XX, München, 1985, pl.II, no.239 for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
