Lot 86: An Indus Valley Terracotta Figurine of a Standing...
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An Indus Valley Terracotta Figurine of a Standing Fertility Goddess, 2800–2600 BCE.
A terracotta female figurine from the Indus Valley civilisation, depicted standing with prominent facial features and rounded arms brought forward, clasping her chest. The figure is modelled with a flared base for stability and retains traces of red pigment along the contours. The stylised proportions and simple detailing are characteristic of early fertility figures representing abundance and continuity of life.
H: Approximately 17.5cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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