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Ancient Indus Valley Pottery Vessel w/ Animals

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Description

Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A splendid pottery jar from the ancient Indus Valley boasting a petite foot and a cylindrical body glazed with the image of 2 zebu bulls, a bird, and trees amongst abstract, geometric motifs. Size: 5.3" Diameter x 4.5" H (13.5 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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Condition

Professionally repaired with resurfacing over break lines, as well as some nicks and abrasions to surface as shown. Nice remaining glaze and detail and rich earthen encrustations throughout.