Circa 2200 B.C.. Drum-shaped vessel with gently flared rim; painted interlocking geometric patterns to sidewall, low basal ring. See Satyawadi, S., Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 69 grams, 72 mm wide (2 7/8 in.).
Joseph G Gerena Fine Art, New York, 27 October 2003. Acquired by the present owner from the above. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Price realized | 460 GBP |
Starting price | 440 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |