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2500 -1500BC Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley

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2500 - 1500BC Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley: 2500 to 1500BC Ancient Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley A terracotta statuette of a bull with large curving horns, hump to the back, long body with short legs, painted stripes to the horns an

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INDUS VALLEY TERRACOTTA BULL IDOL: Ca. 3rd Millennium BC. A creme-coloured ceramic figurine of a zebu bull with rondel eyes. Painted with stripes on the back, and shoulders, and on exaggerated crescent horns. The bull, with its hump an

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Painted Bull Idol: Date: Circa 3300-2000 BC Material: terracotta Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions: 70mm; 75.3grams An

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Painted Bull Idol: Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Painted Bull Idol Date: Ca. 3300 - 2000 BC The ancient Harappan civilization centred around India, Pakistan and Afghanistan was an agrarian culture, which traded widely

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Zebu Bull Idol: Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Zebu Bull Idol Circa 3300-2000 BC Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Zebu Bull Idol. This item has been professionally cleaned to show original details, and includes a lif

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Painted Bull: Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Painted Bull Date: Circa 3300-2000 BC Material: Terracotta Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a gentleman in Birmingham Size: 92mm; 85g

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Decorated Bull Idol: Title: Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Decorated Bull Idol Date: C. 3300 - 2000 B.C. Excellent Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Bull Figurine with striped decoration representing natural hide of the Ze

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Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Decorated Bull Idol: Title: Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Decorated Bull Idol Date: C. 3300 - 2000 B.C. Attractive Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Bull Figurine with striped decoration representing natural hide of the Z

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Indus Valley, Mohenjo-Daro, Bichrome Terracotta Seated: Item: Indus Valley, Mohenjo-Daro, Bichrome Terracotta Seated Zebu Bull, c. 2400-2300 B.C. Date & Origin: Indus Valley, c. 2400-2300 B.C. Material: Terracotta Dimension: 12.4 cm L - 4 7/8 inches Proven

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Grp: 2 Ancient Greek & Indus Valley Terracotta Figures: Group of two small ancient terracotta figures including one Greek terracotta bust of a goddess, possibly Persephone, ca. 3rd to 2nd century B.C.E.; and one Indus Valley zebu bull figurine, ca. 3rd mil

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2500 -1500BC Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley

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2500 to 1500BC Ancient Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley
A terracotta statuette of a bull with large curving horns, hump to the back, long body with short legs, painted stripes to the horns and body, large painted eyes.

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Terracotta figurines such as this one has been unearthed also at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, suggesting a commonality of style and purpose throughout the Indus Valley during the mature Harappan period (ca. 2600-2450 BCE).
Like many figurines datable to this period, the front and back legs are joined together.

Condition

Provenance, Pakistan-Western India, not tested, private East Coast, USA collection, 2" x 3"

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2500 -1500BC Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley

Name: 2500 -1500BC Terracotta Painted Zebu Bull Indus Valley
SKU: 95230739
Price: 100 USD
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