Indus-Tal Tongefäße (2) (Ohne Mindestpreis)

Indus Valley Pottery Vessels (2)
Circa 3rd millennium BC
This pair of pottery bowls stands on ring bases, each displaying distinct forms. One bowl features a broad, flaring body with walls that curve slightly inward, while the other has a sloped bottom with walls rising upward. Both bowls retain traces of painted decorations, which once adorned their surfaces.
Ancient Indus Valley, located in present-day Pakistan and northwest India, was home to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Flourishing from approximately 3300 to 1300 BC, the Indus Valley Civilization achieved notable advancements in urban planning, trade, and craftsmanship. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are among its remarkable archaeological sites, showcasing advanced drainage systems, standardized brick sizes, and evidence of a sophisticated social structure.
Dimensions: 100-200mm x 70-90mm; weight 645g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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