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Ancient Indus Valley Shunga clay mother goddess figure browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Near Eastern:Ceramics: Pre AD 1000: item # 915281 Please refer to our stock # a648 when inquiring.
ARCHAEO GALLERY PO BOX 130 Herne Hill Western Australia 6056 +61 8 92960500 Guest Book $1000 Aud |
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A superb Indus Valley clay figure of a mother goddess wearing an elaborately arranged headdress and broad collar necklace. The facial features defined with beak shaped nose and button shaped eyes, the genitalia and breasts are also clearly defined and an incised line separates the legs. Portrayed with arms outstretched. Typical for Shunga period clay figures. Overall a beautiful piece. Dating to the Shunga period circa 3rd-1st century BC Pakistan. Measures 15cm height / 20cm height inc custom stand. Missing an ornament from below left headdress flower, otherwise intact. No new clay added. Ex-private West Australian collection. Ref- From Indian Earth, Amy G Poster, The Brooklyn Museum, page 116. |
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