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It was in the mid 4th millennium BC that the first major civilizations began to arise along major river systems such as the Nile and the Tigris Euphrates. Though not so well known the Indus Valley or Harappan culture was one of the greatest of these early civilizations. It arose along the Indus river in what is now Pakistan around 3500 BC and reached its peak from 2900 - 1900 BC. The capital seems to have been near the small modern town of Harappa whence its name but there were other large cities at Mohenjo Daro, Mehrgarh and elsewhere. At its peak it was a vast empire of cities, towns and public works that stretched from Afghanistan to the Indian ocean. But by c. 1300 the Harappan civilization had vanished likely due to prolonged failure of the monsoon rains. In contrast to cuneiform and hieroglyphics the writing system of the Indus culture has still not been deciphered. More information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indus_Valley_Civilization.
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6182. INDUS VALLEY FERTILITY IDOL. Indus Valley, c. 2000-1000 BC. The female idol with arms crossed under breasts. 3.5 x 6.25 inches. Chip to nose and chip missing back base. Free standing. Rare!  $850.
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6183. INDUS VALLEY FERTILITY IDOL. Indus Valley, c. 2000-1000 BC. The female idol with stub arms, the very tips chipped. 3 x 6.5 inches. Free standing. Very rare! $450.
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7818. RARE LARGE MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL VESSEL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of felines around the shoulder, two registers with many ibex, solar and rain? symbols, a rare wavy raised band between. All intact and original with no repair, repainting or restoration. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 5.5 x 5.25 inches. $850.
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6193. INDUS VALLEY / BACTRIAN BRONZE MEDICAL OR COSMETIC SET, c. 2500-1000 BC. The unusual pin probe with three knobbed terminals, the spatula/scalpel with ornate knobbed handle with suspension loop. To 3.5 inches. Rare this nice. $250.
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7817. MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL VESSEL, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with two large bulls separated by vegetation, four fowls above. All intact and original with no repair, repainting or restoration. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 4 x 4 inches. $1800.
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7179. EARLY INDUS VALLEY FERTILITY FIGURE, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 17 x 7 cm. $850.
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6973. RARE INDUS VALLEY TRIANGULAR SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The tan stone seal with 2 large birds and a scarab-like insect. 20 mm. Nice condition. $2450.
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6187. SUBSTANTIAL INDUS VALLEY / BACTRIAN SILVER RING, c. 2500-1000 BC. The heavy ring with bands of raised knobs, two silver rosettes likely the tops and bottoms of lotus flowers attached on either side. 1 inch, 0.7 -0.75 inches internal. Wearable. Rare. $450.
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VERY RARE AND BOLD ARTISTIC STYLE
13009. LARGE IBEX VESSEL. Central Asia, c. 2nd millennium BC. The large wide mouthed bowl painted with running ibexes, a lion and a horse among floral designs in black, orange and red, a running swastika design around the neck. Some abrasion, otherwise complete in generally fine condition with no repair or restoration. Provenance: An extensive North Eastern collection. 12" high x 14" diameter. Side B. Side C. Side D. Close up. Close up. Close up. Close up. $12,000. |
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EXCEPTIONAL LARGE EXAMPLE
11514. HUGE KUSHAN POLYCHROME FIGURAL VESSEL, Indus Valley, 1st-3rd century AD. Roughly ~2.5x3 ft. and 100 lbs! Takes two people to carry it. An exceptionally large example with complex unique and bold designs. Cracks and some repair. A museum quality example.
Provenance: A private New Jersey collection. Inspected and cleared by US Customs entering the US thus legally in the country. Asking $16,000. |
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7224. A VERY EARLY NEOLITHIC INDUS VALLEY FERTILITY FIGURE, c. 4th-3rd millennium BC. Of baked clay with pinched face and stubby arms and legs and breasts represented by circular impressions. 3.7 inches. Intact and very rare. One of the earliest type of human figures available. SOLD.
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7180. EARLY INDUS VALLEY FERTILITY FIGURE, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. 13 cm. SOLD.
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9862. AN INDUS VALLEY SHEEP, ca. 1st millennium BC. Terra cotta figure depicting a heavily wooled sheep. 3.5 inches. Provenance: Purchased by the present owner at a benefit for a Pakistani girl's finishing school around 1985.
SOLD.
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6161. A SUBSTANTIAL INDUS VALLEY STEMMED CHALICE, c. 4000 BC. The thick walled vessel with everted rim, polychromed linked spirals bordered by various bands in black on red ground. 6 x 7.5 inches. Minor rim chips otherwise excellent condition. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare! SOLD.
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6169. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare! SOLD.
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6172. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3.5 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare! SOLD.
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7837. MEHRGARH BICHROME OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2 x 4 inches. SOLD.
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7838. MEHRGARH BICHROME OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 1.5 x 2.5 inches. SOLD.
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6181. RARE INDUS VALLEY GAMING PIECE, c. 4000-2500 BC. The terracotta gaming piece with knob handle. Excellent condition. 1.25 x 1.25 inches. Rare! SOLD.
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7820. LARGER MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with register of felines and trees between two bands of numerous small ibex, a raised wavy line below. Minor lime deposits attesting authenticity. 7.25 x 6.5 inches. SOLD.
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6974. AN INDUS VALLEY CYLINDER SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone seal with a large squatting human and two animals in saltire, apparent rare Indus Valley character between the heads. 26 mm. Choice condition. SOLD.
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6975. RARE EARLY INDUS VALLEY STAMP SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black obsidian? seal 14 mm. Uncertain figures, one serpentine. Excellent condition with original suspension hole drilled lengthwise. SOLD.
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6968. AN INDUS VALLEY CYLINDER SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone seal with 3 standing figures. 20 mm. Nice condition. SOLD.
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6969. AN INDUS VALLEY TRIANGULAR SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone seal with figures of serpent, winged animal and man standing with staff. 25 mm. Excellent condition. SOLD.
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9808. AN INDUS VALLEY BRONZE COMBINATION CLOAK PIN AND MIRROR, ca. 1st millennium BC. The mirror with polished circular face with long pin handle. 3.25 x 11 inches. Nice example. Very rare. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from a New Jersey collection in the 1990's, previously from the European market via established dealers.
SOLD.
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6185. A RARE INDUS VALLEY OR BACTRIAN BRONZE STANDARD, c. 2500-1000 BC. The standard probably originally mounted on a wooden staff and serving military or ceremonial purpose. 6.5 x 11 inches. Very rare. SOLD.
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6188. PAIR OF INDUS VALLEY OR BACTRIAN INLAID RINGS, c. 2500-1000 BC. The rings each inlaid with crystal and remains of glass paste, one partial, the other potentially wearable. 1 inch, 0.6-0.7 inches internal. Very rare. SOLD.
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6157. AN INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL, c. 2500-1500 BC. Humped bull on base. 4 inches. Loose dirt can be cleaned off easily. SOLD.
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6158. AN INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL, c. 2500-1500 BC. Humped bull attached to vessel shard which now serves as a base. 4.5 inches. SOLD.
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6159. GROUP OF TWO INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULLS, c. 2500-1500 BC. Humped bulls together on base, one head missing. 3.25 x 4 inches. SOLD.
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7839. MEHRGARH BICHROME OIL LAMP, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. Of four pinch square form, the pot painted with geometric designs on the outer rim. Some lime and soot deposits attesting authenticity. 1 x 2 inches. SOLD.
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6176. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, Indus Valley, c. 4000 BC. 3 inches. Painted with three black bands on red background. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare! SOLD.
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6167. EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME CHALICE. Mehrgarh Culture, Indus Valley, c. 4000 BC. 3.5 inches. Painted with remains of uncertain animals, perhaps dogs. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare! SOLD.
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7828. MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.5 inches. SOLD.
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7831. MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 3 inches. Provenance: From an extensive New Jersey collection. Purchased in New York from an established antiquities dealer in the 1990's. SOLD.
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7832. EARLY INDUS VALLEY FIGURAL POT, Mehrgarh Culture, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with two bulls separated by trees of life within linear and wavy bands. Light lime deposits attesting authenticity. 3 x 3.25 inches. One of the genuine ones. Most on the market now are all fakes with garish colors. SOLD.
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7833. EARLY INDUS VALLEY FIGURAL POT, Mehrgarh Culture, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear and cross hatch bands. Light lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.75 inches. One of the genuine ones. Most on the market now are all fakes with garish colors. SOLD.
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7819 MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL PLATTER, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The platter painted with fowl between large trees, a band of many small ibex near the rim. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 10 inches.
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SOLD.
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7823. MEHRGARH LOTUS BICHROME DISH, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The dish tondo painted with a radiating lotus pattern within wavy bands, raised wavy and straight bands on the exterior. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.75 x 6.75 inches.
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SOLD.
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7834. MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear and ‘eye’ bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.75 x 3 inches.
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SOLD.
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7836. MEHRGARH BICHROME FIGURAL POT, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The pot painted with a register of numerous small ibex within linear bands. Some lime deposits attesting authenticity. 2.5 x 2.5 inches.
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SOLD.
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7841. MEHRGARH BICHROME OFFERING STAND, Indus Valley, c. 3rd millennium BC. The stand painted with floral and wavy water designs. Heavy deposits on the base. 3.5 x 5 inches.
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SOLD.
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6976. AN INDUS VALLEY STAMP SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone (obsidian?) seal 15 mm. Nice condition.
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SOLD.
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6977. AN INDUS VALLEY STAMP SEAL, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The black stone (obsidian?) seal 10 mm. Nice condition.
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SOLD.
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6978. AN INDUS VALLEY GLASS BEAD, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BC. The tan cylindrical bead with applied dots and stands. 27 mm. Rare and nice.
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SOLD.
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6979. AN INDUS VALLEY/BACTRIAN BEAD NECKLACE, c. 2nd-1st millennium BC. Various stone and glass beads. 22”. Wearable.
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SOLD.
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6160. A SUBSTANTIAL INDUS VALLEY STEMMED CHALICE, c. 4000 BC. The thick walled vessel with everted rim, polychromed hemisphere design bordered by various bands in black on cream ground. 5.25 x 7.5 inches. Minor rim chip to base and pock marks to interior surface otherwise excellent condition. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6162. A LARGER EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME POT. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. Excellent paint but repaired with shard missing on one side. Displays well. 4.5 x 7.5 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6164. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BEAKER. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6165. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BEAKER. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6166. A PAIR OF EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME CHALICES. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6168. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4.5 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6170. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6171. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6173. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3.75 inches.From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6174. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3.75 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6175. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME BOWL. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3.5 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6177. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME POT. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6178. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME POT. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 2.5 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6179. AN EARLY INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME DIPPER SPOON. Mehrgarh Culture, c. 4000 BC. 3.4 inches. From a new very early culture recently unearthed along the Indus. Amazing state of preservation considering the delicate handle. Extremely rare!
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SOLD.
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6180. A VERY LARGE INDUS VALLEY LOOM WEIGHT, c. 4000-2500 BC. The heavy terracotta weight with incised decoration around the shoulder. Chip to neck. 2.75 x 3.75 inches. Rare!
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SOLD.
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6186. A HEAVY INDUS VALLEY OR BACTRIAN BRONZE BRACELET, c. 2500-1000 BC. The terminals with engraved designs. Cleaning the deposits will show the complete designs. 2.5 x 3 inches.
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SOLD.
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6191. AN INDUS VALLEY OR BACTRIAN SOCKETED ADZE, c. 2500-1000 BC. The small bronze adze with lateral socket (cracked one side). 4 inches. Probably used in the production of fine wood furniture.
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SOLD.
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6192. AN INDUS VALLEY OR BACTRIAN BRONZE BELL, c. 2500-1000 BC. The unusual bell with openwork cutouts and suspension loop. This type never had a clapper and was struck to produce a tone which it still produces clearly today. 1.75 x 2.75 inches. Nice condition and rare.
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SOLD.
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6205. A CHOICE LARGE INDUS VALLEY STAMP SEAL, c. 1st millennium BC. The terracotta seal with incised animals around the periphery, ornate handle on back. 3 inches. Choice example.
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SOLD.
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6152. AN INDUS VALLEY BOVINE HEAD, c. 3500-1500 BC. The terracotta head with ropes around nose. 2.7 inches.
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SOLD.
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6153. AN INDUS VALLEY HORSE PROTOME, c. 3500-1500 BC. The terracotta horse with erect head and neck and one leg remaining. 5 inches.
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SOLD.
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6155. AN INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL, c. 2500-1500 BC. Humped bull. 4 inches.
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SOLD.
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6156. AN INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL, c. 2500-1500 BC. Humped bull on base. 4 inches.
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SOLD.
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