Indus Valley - Mother goddess statuette - fertility idol...

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. 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.

Estimación:€1,100

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