A very fine Indus Valley terracotta fertility figurine, adorned with an elaborate headdress and a collar around her neck. The figurine s depicted with typical facial features of Indus Valley sculptures of deities, including rounded sunken eyes, a prominent nose and mouth. She wears a tight collar around her neck, partly covering her breasts, with her hands over them. The collar features linear and circular incisions. The figure is moulded seated cross-legged. Some scratches, chips, and earthly encrustation are visible to the surface, consistent with age. The figurine has been repaired at the waist, and right forearm with thin cracks still visible. Chipping to the fingers. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the three first cradles of civilization along with Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, 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: (circa) H 7.7cm x W 5.4cm Provenance: From the David Gold (deceased) collection, 1970s.