An Indus Valley terracotta female figurine featuring classic Indus Valley characteristic rendering rounded, sunken eyes, and a protruding hooked nose. The figure was presented seated with her forearms held horizontally and her legs bent at the knees. This stylised female statue is portrayed an elaborated headpiece with paralleled circular decorations on the exterior. Both hands and feet are present and exhibit fine finger and toe detailing. Signs of ageing and earth encrustation are visible to the surface. The Indus Valley Civilization stretched from Pakistan and north-west India to what is now north-east Afghanistan. Along with Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, it was one of the three first cradles of civilization, dating back to the fourth millennium BC. At its height, the Indus Valley civilization—which flourished at places like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro—developed innovative techniques for making pottery, carving seals, and in metallurgy. Terracotta sculptures of Indus Valley are modelled after gods and goddesses are typically categorised as votive offerings. Measurements: H 13 cm x W 4.5 cm condition: overall good, some restorations possible Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.