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Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization), ca. 3000 BCE. A lovely bichrome pottery vessel, its curved walls adorned with a pair of standing bulls, fern-like plants, symbols most likely derived from Indus script, and striations - all in dark brown/black on a tan ground. This piece was wheel-made, a technique that was one of the many innovations of this civilization. Size: 4.25" in diameter x 3.75" H (10.8 cm x 9.5 cm)

Scholars are still debating whether or not this script represents a language or writing system; it remains undeciphered, mainly what we know of it consists of very short fragments, often on seals. The Indus Valley civilization covered a wide geographic region, from northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India, in the basin of the Indus River; key associated sites are the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

Provenance: private Orange County, California USA collection, acquired before 2000

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  • Condition: Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Tiny nicks to peripheries. Nice mineral deposits. Painting is still quite vivid. Overall very good.

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