NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU. An Indus Valley terracotta vessel, featuring geometric and zoomorphic decoration. The vessel is cylindrical in shape, sitting on a flat circular base, with a flat shoulder that tapers into a short cylindrical neck and a wide circular mouth. The main register of the vessel is decorated with a wide band depicting two fish with long overpainted polychromatic diamond-patterned bodies in green and red pigment. Within the yellow background, the fish are accompanied by red and green semi-circles. The shoulders of the vessel feature a vibrant geometric decoration, similarly in overpainted red and green pigments. The rim is accentuated with a black band. The base is unadorned. Earthly encrustations to the surface and signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as minor chips and scratches on the body and rim of the vessel. The Indus Valley Civilisation was situated on the Indus River and 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) Diameter 11.1cm x H 6.4cm Provenance: Aquired through Catawiki from respected London-based antiquities dealer Ancient & Oriental in May 2025. Before that from the David Gold (deceased) collection, 1970’s. With certificate of authenticity, from Ancient & Oriental. NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE EU. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.