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Rare Historic Early Harappan Terracotta Zebu Bull Figurine 3200-2600 B. C
Posted by admin On May 14, 2023
RARE SUBSTANTIAL HISTORIC INDUS VALLEY EARLY HARAPPAN TERRACOTTA ZEBU BULL FIGURINE. In “original” excavated none cleaned condition! Please view my other items! Weight – 73.8 grams. Size – 7.5 cm. Polychrome Indus Valley terracotta statuette of a Zebu bull. The animal is depicted in a naturalistic manner, with eyes, large hump and tall antlers. The anatomical features are emphasized by stripes of black pigmentation. 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. The Indus Valley statuettes are known to be quite detailed and realistically shaped. On top of anatomically depicted anthropomorphic statuettes, bulls and elephants were among the most represented both as figurines and pottery’s decorations. Harappan people produced a large number of terracotta figurines, which were handmade. Terracottas were made up of fire baked earthen clay which came to be called as Terracotta Figurines. They were either used as toys or objects of worship. Harappa is an archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan, about 24 km (15 mi) west of Sahiwal. The site takes its name from a modern village located near the former course of the Ravi River which now runs 8 km (5.0 mi) to the north. The current village of Harappa is less than 1 km (0.62 mi) from the ancient site. Although modern Harappa has a legacy railway station from the British Raj period, it is a small crossroads town of 15,000 people today. This item is in the category “Antiques\Other Antiques”. The seller is “1813waterloo” and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Originating Region: Indus Valley
- Era: 2000bc
- Original/Reproduction: Original
10 Extremely Rare And Valuable Items Rare Historic Things
Posted by admin On February 26, 2022
Rare Early Historic Antique Navajo Transitional Chief Blanket Hand Dyed Large
Posted by admin On August 24, 2019
This is a large and very fine antique Navajo rug. It appears to be a Transitional era piece and the artistic design is phenomenal. It is incredibly heavy for its size and weighs a bit over 10 pounds. It is quite thick with a very tight weave. The wool all appears to be hand dyed and has the great looking variations in color from the dyes being hand dyed. It measures approximately 55″ x 84″. It has some wear and minor discoloration here and there from age and use but overall is a fantastic looking early Navajo blanket. We have added many photos to show design and condition well so please see photos and ask questions. The item “RARE EARLY HISTORIC ANTIQUE NAVAJO TRANSITIONAL CHIEF BLANKET HAND DYED LARGE” is in sale since Friday, June 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1800-1934\Rugs & Textiles (Navajo)”. The seller is “arthouse12″ and is located in Santa Ynez, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Origin: United States
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo