Lot 70: An Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Jar, Circa 2500–2000...
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An Indus Valley Painted Terracotta Jar, Circa 2500–2000 BCE.
A cylindrical terracotta jar from the Indus Valley civilization, decorated with painted geometric and animal motifs in black and red slip on a buff ground. The exterior features stylized depictions of zebu bulls framed within bordered panels, interspersed with abstract patterns and cross-shaped motifs. The flared rim and wide neck are encircled by zigzag linear designs radiating outward.
H: Approximately 7.5cm
L: Approximately 15.5cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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