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Ancient Indus Valley Shunga clay mother goddess figure browse these categories for related items... All Items: Near East: Pre AD 1000: item #915281 Please refer to our stock #a648 when inquiring.
$1500 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 clearly defined with beak shaped nose and button shaped eyes, the genital and breasts clearly defined and an incised line separating the legs. Portrayed with wide hips and 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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