Indus Valley Terracotta Mother Goddess Idol
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Indus Valley Mother Goddess Idol, a terracotta sculpture dating to c. 2500 B.C., 11.2 cm high including the stand, showing a seated nude figure with a bird-like face, hair details, scarf headdress, star-shaped halo and a necklace, with repaired condition.
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Description from the seller
Sitting nude on an integral stand, hands straight, ample breasts, bird-like face, nice details of the hair and typical scarf headdress, star shaped halo, applied necklace.
Size: 11.2 cm H (including stand) - 4 3/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Indus Valley, c. 2500 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Provenance: Private British collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Sitting nude on an integral stand, hands straight, ample breasts, bird-like face, nice details of the hair and typical scarf headdress, star shaped halo, applied necklace.
Size: 11.2 cm H (including stand) - 4 3/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Indus Valley, c. 2500 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Provenance: Private British collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Indus Valley
Century/ Timeframe
Indus Valley, c. 2500 B.C.
Name of object
Mother Goddess Idol
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2018
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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.
