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THBHuge Indus Valley Bowl with Lions- TL tested
Lot 70a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Nautical, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2300 to 1900 BCE. An incredible, large example of a terracotta bowl painted with black outlined motifs of striding lions around its broad body. The bulbous vessel stands on a flat base and has an inwardly-curving mouth with an unpronounced rim. In classic Indus Valley style, behind the lions, the body of the jar is ringed by registers of abstract patterns and motifs. The motifs are painted on the buff beige surface of the vessel in red, sky-blue, and yellow. The copper sulfate used to create the blue color is in particular nice shape on this well-preserved example. Size: 15" L x 15" W x 11" H (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 27.9 cm)
The lion motif is one of many animal representations favored in art created by the ancient people of the Indus Valley. It seems likely that the animal motifs had religious significance, and the majesty of lions - here shown with flowing, scale-like manes painted a fanciful blue against the yellow of the animals' bodies - would have struck this ancient people as powerful and fierce. This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Please note that this piece is a dropship item, meaning that it will be shipping from the consignor's location. All information regarding condition, size, stone identification, and metal content have been provided by the consignor.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#182429A few tiny chips from rim but otherwise intact and in excellent condition with well-preserved motifs and nice deposits on the surface.Condition
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