Indus Valley - Indus Valley cup with decoration - 2500 / 2000 BCE.
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Indus Valley ceramic cup with a cylindrical form on a small circular foot, decorated with circular lines, nested squares and vertical hatch marks, dating to 2500–2000 BC, in good condition, diameter 11.4 cm and height 7.9 cm, acquired in 2024 from a UK gallery and authenticated as original.
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RARE DECORATED CYLINDRICAL CUP FROM THE INDUS VALLEY
Very ancient decorated ceramic piece from the Indus Valley.
Cylindrical cup resting on a small circular foot.
The cup is ornamented with a design of circular lines, interlocking squares and vertically hatched bands.
Asia Minor, Ancient Pakistan; Indus Culture, Baluchistan – Nindowari
Dating: 2500 – 2000 BCE.
Dimensions: Diameter 11.4 cm – Height 7.9 cm
Good condition – the decoration is original
Provenance: United Kingdom, T.M.L. Gallery
Previously: collection acquired on the British art market before 2000. From a major estate in Cambridgeshire by descent.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export licence. (Cultural Property Passport)
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All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
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 DECORATED CYLINDRICAL CUP FROM THE INDUS VALLEY
Very ancient decorated ceramic piece from the Indus Valley.
Cylindrical cup resting on a small circular foot.
The cup is ornamented with a design of circular lines, interlocking squares and vertically hatched bands.
Asia Minor, Ancient Pakistan; Indus Culture, Baluchistan – Nindowari
Dating: 2500 – 2000 BCE.
Dimensions: Diameter 11.4 cm – Height 7.9 cm
Good condition – the decoration is original
Provenance: United Kingdom, T.M.L. Gallery
Previously: collection acquired on the British art market before 2000. From a major estate in Cambridgeshire by descent.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export licence. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
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
- Indus Valley cup with decoration - 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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
