Indus Valley Pottery Jar Circa 3rd millennium BC Crafted from light-coloured terracotta, this jar exhibits a large bulbous body, a rounded base, a broad shoulder adorned with remnants of the original decoration, and an everted rim. Ceramic vessels such as this pottery jar held multifaceted roles in the Indus Valley civilization. Serving both utilitarian and symbolic purposes, these vessels were integral to daily life. They functioned as containers for storage, transportation, and preparation of food and liquids. Dimensions: 185mm x 130mm; weight 655g 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.