Indus Valley Decorated valley cup from the Indus, Nindowari, 2500/2000 BCE.
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Description from the seller
RARE CUP WITH INDUS VALLEY DECOR
Very old decorated ceramic from the Indus Valley.
Cylindrical cup resting on a small circular foot.
The cup is decorated with circular lines, interlocked squares, and hatched vertical bands.
Asia Minor, ancient Pakistan, Indus culture, Baluchistan - Nindowari.
Dating: 2500–2000 BC.
Dimensions: Diameter 11.4 cm - Height 7.9 cm
Good condition - the decor is original and remains clearly visible.
Provenance: United Kingdom, T.M.L. gallery.
Previously: a collection acquired on the British art market before 2000. From an important estate in Cambridgeshire by descent.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRARE CUP WITH INDUS VALLEY DECOR
Very old decorated ceramic from the Indus Valley.
Cylindrical cup resting on a small circular foot.
The cup is decorated with circular lines, interlocked squares, and hatched vertical bands.
Asia Minor, ancient Pakistan, Indus culture, Baluchistan - Nindowari.
Dating: 2500–2000 BC.
Dimensions: Diameter 11.4 cm - Height 7.9 cm
Good condition - the decor is original and remains clearly visible.
Provenance: United Kingdom, T.M.L. gallery.
Previously: a collection acquired on the British art market before 2000. From an important estate in Cambridgeshire by descent.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Indus Valley
Century/ Timeframe
2500 / 2000 BC
Name of object
Decorated valley cup from the Indus, Nindowari, 2500/2000 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
