A fine Indus Valley terracotta vessel featuring a globular body which narrows at the neck and opens at the top into a slightly flared mouth. The upper body is decorated with a row of repeating swirls and three encircling bands complete the piece at the lower neck. Earthly encrustations cover the surface. Minor chip to the rim. The Indus Valley Civilisation extended from what today is North East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North West India. It 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 W 8 cm x H 9cm Provenance: From the David Gold (deceased) collection, 1970’s.