Neolithic Pottery A RARE SET OF 14 POTTERY MEHRGARH FIGURINES - 9.5×3×1 cm - (14)

Description South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh (Neolithic period, c. 4. 800-4. 500 BCE) . The first three figurines are depictions of standing men with huge eyes and bird-like face. One of them is surely a representation of a high official due to his rich adornment while the two others are typical examples of members of a late period with turbans on their heads, phallic amulets and exposed genitalia. The second group consist of three pieces of male torsos, each of them with different headdresses. Note : Plexi stand are included in set for the two first group as show on pcitures The last group consist of eight pieces of female busts richly decorated with necklaces. Some remains of black and red pigment still visible. Note : no stand for the 8 last figurines of last group Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia. Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear, some body parts missing, some small repairs. Dimensions: From 4. 8 - 9. 5 cm for higher Note important for shipping this set will be pack with separation inside box and special protection particule chips use for musuem the box will be made in mdf and preparation will take 3-5 days