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Indus Valley Mehrgarh terracotta vessel, 3rd–2nd Millennium B.C., painted with fish frieze, provenance Meredith collection.

3rd–2nd Millennium B.C.

4 in. (10.5 cm), 105 g

A painted terracotta vessel with a frieze of fish motifs, reflecting the maritime culture of the Indus Valley civilisation.

Provenance:

  • London Bronze Age pottery collection, 1970s–1980
  • John Meredith collection, 1990s
  • TimeLine Auctions, London, September 2025

Authentication: Accompanied by a signed, illustrated Lot Declaration by Head of Antiquities Dr. Raffaele D’Amato.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

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RETURNS

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