Description:

Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2700 to 2000 BCE. A charming pottery ram depicted standing atop 4 short legs, with sweeping curved horns that flank its tubular snout. Black-painted stripes horizontally line the animal's long body, travelling laterally down the horns, and encircling the large eyes. Figurines like this example may have served as toys for young children or as votives. Rams were traditionally symbols of virility and fertility. Size: 1.4" L x 3.5" W x 2.5" H (3.6 cm x 8.9 cm x 6.4 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 will accompany the item upon purchase.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent Daryl Kulok collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s

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#179578

  • Condition: Professionally repaired and restored; all done very well with no break lines visible. Overpainting over repair/restoration. Light surface wear commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice presentation with good remaining pigments. TL holes to underside of snout, between front legs, and under left hind foot.

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