Indus Valley - Mother goddess statuette - fertility idol - Mehrgarh - 3000 to 2500 BCE.
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IDOL FIGURINE OF THE INDUS VALLEY
Typical female figure from the Indus Valley, with abstract aesthetics, representing a fertility goddess. Seated, she displays drawn legs and generous hips. Her slim waist stretches to an opulent chest, supported by bent, sketching arms. Her rounded shoulders frame a set of finely worked necklaces. Her stylized face, evoking a bird, features a beaked, tongue-shaped nose, hollowed round eyes, and is without a mouth. It is concealed beneath an elaborate veil, adorned with relief pierced discs and tiny dots. Bird-faced figurines like this are found throughout the region. Although their meaning remains obscure, most female figures unearthed by archaeologists—predominantly male—at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century were immediately labeled as “fertility idols.” More recent interpretations, however, suggest that these figures likely held a much more nuanced and varied symbolism.
Dimensions: Total length 12.2 cm - Height 10.3 cm - Width 3.8 cm with the custom-made stand included.
Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Mehrgarh period, circa 3500 to 2800 BCE.
Beige ceramic - height 8.6 cm - Very good condition - loss to one leg, chipped
Statue delivered with its black metal stand
Provenance: Germany, E.P.L. gallery
Previously: Liquidation of a major collection. This figurine was acquired in 2013 from Thorsten Thom Münzhandlung (Berlin)
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport)
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All items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting 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 TranslateIDOL FIGURINE OF THE INDUS VALLEY
Typical female figure from the Indus Valley, with abstract aesthetics, representing a fertility goddess. Seated, she displays drawn legs and generous hips. Her slim waist stretches to an opulent chest, supported by bent, sketching arms. Her rounded shoulders frame a set of finely worked necklaces. Her stylized face, evoking a bird, features a beaked, tongue-shaped nose, hollowed round eyes, and is without a mouth. It is concealed beneath an elaborate veil, adorned with relief pierced discs and tiny dots. Bird-faced figurines like this are found throughout the region. Although their meaning remains obscure, most female figures unearthed by archaeologists—predominantly male—at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century were immediately labeled as “fertility idols.” More recent interpretations, however, suggest that these figures likely held a much more nuanced and varied symbolism.
Dimensions: Total length 12.2 cm - Height 10.3 cm - Width 3.8 cm with the custom-made stand included.
Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Mehrgarh period, circa 3500 to 2800 BCE.
Beige ceramic - height 8.6 cm - Very good condition - loss to one leg, chipped
Statue delivered with its black metal stand
Provenance: Germany, E.P.L. gallery
Previously: Liquidation of a major collection. This figurine was acquired in 2013 from Thorsten Thom Münzhandlung (Berlin)
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting 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
3000 à 2500 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Mother goddess statuette - fertility idol - Mehrgarh - 3000 to 2500 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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.
