Indus Valley Pottery Cup with a Grazing Bird Circa 3rd millennium BC Crafted from pottery, this cup boasts a bulbous body seated atop a short, tapering stem, and culminating in an outward-going rim. Its exterior is adorned with a black-painted grazing bird. The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's oldest urban cultures, thrived in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent around 3300–1300 BC. Stretching across present-day Pakistan and northwest India, this ancient civilization boasted well-planned cities, advanced drainage systems, and a sophisticated understanding of urban planning. Dimensions: 105mm x 75mm; weight 175g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.