Description:

Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan/Mohenjo-Daro Civilization, ca. 2700 to 2000 BCE. A delightful redware vessel intricately hand-painted with a pair of leopards separated by 2 trees with a band of geometric motifs above, as well as adorning areas of the field. Each elongated feline creature has clawed feet, large eyes atop the ovoid heads, and lattice-pattern motifs indicative of spots across the bodies. The creatures prowl amongst broad foliage atop concentric stripes filled with liberal remains of red pigment. Size: 5.1" Diameter x 7.3" H (13 cm x 18.5 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection

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#175823

  • Condition: Rim and neck have been professionally repaired and restored with repainting over break lines. A few minor nicks and abrasions to surface, all commensurate with age, but vessel is otherwise in excellent overall condition with impressive preservation of painted details. Light earthen deposits throughout and TL holes to exterior of rim and base.

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