LARGE INDUS VALLEY PAINTED BOWL WITH ANIMALS

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ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY

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Jul 26, 2020

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  C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. A large example of an Indus Valley civilisation bowl, with a lightly flaring body and a ring base. The interior of the vessel is decorated with polychrome motifs featuring a pair of beautifully striped humped bull, with long, curving horns, shown in profile. The bulls are framed by polychrome geometric designs and stand over a geometric rondel which marks the bottom of the bowl. The exterior is undecorated. Excellent condition, The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley, appearing on painted pottery like this example but also on figurines and stamps. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Excellent condition. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market. Size: H:110mm / W:280mm ; 1446g;
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