(LARGE) Indus Valley Terracotta decorated Chalice - 29 cm
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Decorated chalice, an Indus Valley terracotta vessel dating to the 3rd–2nd millennium BC, measuring 29 cm high by 26 cm wide and 26 cm deep, in excellent condition and authentic/original, acquired in 2023 from the United Kingdom with provenance from the London Art Market and A&O Gallery.
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- Indus Valley vessels, dating back over 4,000 years, are invaluable relics from one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. Known for their distinctive red pottery, these vessels reveal a mastery of pottery-making techniques. The intricate designs and motifs adorning them often reflect the Indus people's intricate culture and artistic sensibilities. These vessels also serve as archaeological clues, shedding light on trade, rituals, and daily life in this ancient civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Pakistan and northwest India. They remain a testament to the remarkable achievements of the Indus Valley civilization.
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Provenance/Known History:
London Art Market, UK, 2000's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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IMPORTANT!
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- Indus Valley vessels, dating back over 4,000 years, are invaluable relics from one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. Known for their distinctive red pottery, these vessels reveal a mastery of pottery-making techniques. The intricate designs and motifs adorning them often reflect the Indus people's intricate culture and artistic sensibilities. These vessels also serve as archaeological clues, shedding light on trade, rituals, and daily life in this ancient civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Pakistan and northwest India. They remain a testament to the remarkable achievements of the Indus Valley civilization.
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
London Art Market, UK, 2000's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
(LARGE) Indus Valley
Century/timeframe
3rd - 2nd Millenium BC
Name of object
decorated Chalice
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
29 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
26 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
26 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
