Indus Valley, Pakistan, Mehrgarh, Neolithic period (c. 5500 BC – 4500 BC) and Bronze Age (2.900-2.600 BC). Interesting lot giving an overview of the different forms of clay idols in Indus Valley civilization. The first in the group is a couple of miniature breasts dated to around 4.900 BCE. The second one consists of pairs of legs, apparently the original lower half of the classical Mehrgarh female and male body. The third one includes four miniature depictions of “Mother Goddess” in different styles, from an early geometrical to later and more elaborated forms. Another figurine can be probably called an “antique hermaphrodite”, as both female breasts and male genitalia are indicated. The last piece is a male torso.
Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia. Condition: Fine condition with traces of age, some losses of material and small repairs.