A wonderful juglet from the western Hindu Kush region, could be Sassanian, Bactrian or Ghandaran, ca 100 BC – 300 AD. This elegant ceramic vessel is 2-3/4” high and has a fine loop handle connecting the chamber and elongated spout. The chamber is decorated with deeply incised linear designs. In excellent condition, with strong mineral encrustation.
An excellent Kushan (Ghandharan) stone cosmetics dish from the Indus Valley, ca. 100 – 300 AD. This choice example measures 5” x 3-3/4” and is carved from greenish chlorite in a heart shape. There are three decorative projections in the form of floral designs. Nicely carved on all sides.
An excellent Kushan (Ghandharan) stone cosmetics dish from the Indus Valley, ca.100 – 300 AD. This lovely example measures 4” x 2-1/2”, is carved from greenish chlorite and features a nicely detailed lion facing the hollow tray portion. The underside is decorated with a floral pattern. Rare type.
An excellent Iron Age oil lamp from the Indus Valley, Baluchistan, ca. 600 - 300 BC. This fine miniature is 2-5/8" long, 1" high and is made from orange clay. The raised base is flat and the lamp is covered with good mineral deposits.
An exquisite ceramic jar from the Nal culture, Indus Valley of Baluchistan, ca. 3000 – 2500 BC. It has a nicely flared rim, ring base and is 3-1/8" in diameter. This egg-shell thin vessel is painted with a series of geometric "nested box" designs, executed in brown over cream slip. In excellent condition.
An exquisite ceramic bowl from the Nal culture, Indus Valley of Baluchistan, ca. 3000 – 2500 BC. This lovely ring-base bowl is 3-3/4” in diameter and is decorated with linear and geometric designs, executed in red and black over cream slip and a red rim band with black designs. In excellent condition, with nice mineral deposits.
An excellent Iron Age oil lamp from the Indus Valley, Baluchistan, ca. 600 - 300 BC. This fine miniature is 2-1/2" long, 1" high, is made from orange clay and has an unusual spout. The raised base is flat and the lamp is covered with good mineral encrustation.
A lovely Kushan fertility figure from Charsadda, in the Indus Valley, Baluchistan, ca. 100 BC - 100 AD. This fine figure is 5-1/2" high, and is depicted wearing a complex turban or headdress. Nice example of the type, with good stucco remnants and mineral deposits. Mounted on stand.
A matched pair of Luristan bronze bangle bracelets, ca. 1200 – 800 BC. They have a 2-7/8” diameter and are decorated with deeply cut, serrated designs. Beautiful patina, excellent condition.
A pair of exquisite ceramic jars from the Nal culture, Indus Valley of Baluchistan, ca. 3000 – 2500 BC. These matching miniature bowls are 2-1/4” in diameter. Both are decorated with linear designs, executed in black over cream slip. Nice mineral deposits.
