A fine selection of Indus Valley terracotta vessels comprising of a small dish and jar. The dish stands on a short, chipped foot from which its flat body extends outwards. The inside displays a geometric motif composed of concentric bands rendered in dark pigmentation. A small chip features on the rim. The small jar shows exceptional retention of the original pigments, which decorate the small globular body. The central frieze depicting zoomorphic figures, possibly ibexes, framed by circular bands rendered in dark brown and bright red pigmentation. A few minor cracks are scattered around the body of this fine piece. Both vessels display some earthy encrustations to the surface.
The Indus Valley Civilisation extended from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and north-west India. It was one of three early and widespread cradles of civilisation along with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. At its peak, the Indus Valley Civilisation, which included such sites as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, may have had a population of over five million, who developed new techniques in pottery, seal carving, and metallurgy.
Measurements: Circa H 5cm x W6cm (jar) and circa H 2.2cm x W 10.3cm (dish)
Provenance: From the David Gold (deceased) collection, 1970’s.