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 circular mouth. The main register of the vessel is decorated with a wide band depicting two fish with long, chevron- and fish-scale-patterned bodies in green and red pigment, on a yellow background. The shoulders of the vessel feature a series of semi-circles and geometric patterns, alternating in red and green pigments with black outlines. The rim is accentuated with a black band and the base is unadorned. Earthly encrustations to the surface and signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as chips, scratches, and pitting. 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: W 11.4cm x H 7cm. Provenance: From the David Gold (deceased) collection, 1970’s. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**