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LOT 2192
Very Large Indus Valley Terracotta Flask
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 3/8 in. (3.45 kg, 34 cm).
Biconvex in profile with central dome to the upper face; two lateral loop handles to the shoulders and spout between with socketted rim; painted bands to the neck, median band with lion and ibex flanked by geometric bands to the rim and centre.
ProvenanceEuropean collection, formed 1960s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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A carved sandstone Buddha head, with exaggerated lentoid eyes and broad nose, lips parted and teeth exposed; mounted on a custom-made stand. 7.4 kg total, 28 cm high including stand
Fair condition.
Acquired 1990s. Ex West Country, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Map of Tabula Asiae IX, Pakistan in Asia by Sebastian Munster
1571 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Woodcut map with mountain ranges and rivers marked in, titled 'Tabula Asiae IX'; title page to reverse. 9.55 grams, 38 x 31.1 cm
Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Indian Sacred Copper Plaque with Hindu God and Attendants
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Rectangular plaque with half-round figure of Krishna standing with attendants. 524 grams, 21 cm
From the Jeffrey Romer important collection of Hindu art, 1990s. Ex central London gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
