Indus Valley Civilization Terracotta Bowls | Painted Motifs & Buff Slip | Late Harappan | Circa 1900–1300 BCE

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Two ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls, circa 2nd–3rd millennium BCE; one plain with natural earthen patina, the other decorated with geometric polychrome painted motifs, both exhibiting age wear and archaeological restoration.
360-degree video of two Late Harappan Indus Valley terracotta bowls, rotating to show painted black motifs, buff slip, stabilized ancient cracks, and hand-formed surfaces from 1900–1300 BCE
Pair of ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls 2nd–3rd millennium BCE
Indus Valley bowls with natural earthen patina and painted geometric motifs
Ancient Harappan terracotta bowls showing archaeological wear and restoration
Two Indus Valley ceramic bowls, one plain and one decorated with polychrome
Terracotta bowls from Indus Valley Civilization with geometric painted designs
2nd–3rd millennium BCE Indus Valley bowls with age patina and decorative motifs
Ancient Harappan bowls exhibiting natural and painted surfaces
Pair of Indus Valley terracotta bowls with archaeological character
Ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls with geometric polychrome and plain design
  • Two ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls, circa 2nd–3rd millennium BCE; one plain with natural earthen patina, the other decorated with geometric polychrome painted motifs, both exhibiting age wear and archaeological restoration.
  • 360-degree video of two Late Harappan Indus Valley terracotta bowls, rotating to show painted black motifs, buff slip, stabilized ancient cracks, and hand-formed surfaces from 1900–1300 BCE
  • Pair of ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls 2nd–3rd millennium BCE
  • Indus Valley bowls with natural earthen patina and painted geometric motifs
  • Ancient Harappan terracotta bowls showing archaeological wear and restoration
  • Two Indus Valley ceramic bowls, one plain and one decorated with polychrome
  • Terracotta bowls from Indus Valley Civilization with geometric painted designs
  • 2nd–3rd millennium BCE Indus Valley bowls with age patina and decorative motifs
  • Ancient Harappan bowls exhibiting natural and painted surfaces
  • Pair of Indus Valley terracotta bowls with archaeological character
  • Ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls with geometric polychrome and plain design
Two ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls, circa 2nd–3rd millennium BCE; one plain with natural earthen patina, the other decorated with geometric polychrome painted motifs, both exhibiting age wear and archaeological restoration.
360-degree video of two Late Harappan Indus Valley terracotta bowls, rotating to show painted black motifs, buff slip, stabilized ancient cracks, and hand-formed surfaces from 1900–1300 BCE
Pair of ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls 2nd–3rd millennium BCE
Indus Valley bowls with natural earthen patina and painted geometric motifs
Ancient Harappan terracotta bowls showing archaeological wear and restoration
Two Indus Valley ceramic bowls, one plain and one decorated with polychrome
Terracotta bowls from Indus Valley Civilization with geometric painted designs
2nd–3rd millennium BCE Indus Valley bowls with age patina and decorative motifs
Ancient Harappan bowls exhibiting natural and painted surfaces
Pair of Indus Valley terracotta bowls with archaeological character
Ancient Indus Valley terracotta bowls with geometric polychrome and plain design

Indus Valley Civilization Terracotta Bowls | Painted Motifs & Buff Slip | Late Harappan | Circa 1900–1300 BCE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern India / Pakistan (Indus Valley Civilization)
Material: Terracotta with mineral-based painted decoration
Period: Circa 1900–1300 BCE (Late Harappan Phase)

Description
This is a pair of ancient hand-formed ceramic bowls attributed to the Late Harappan phase of the Indus Valley Civilization. The vessels are representative of the cultural transition following the mature urban phase, featuring distinctive painted motifs and traditional utilitarian forms.

  • Bowl A (Painted Motif): Features a well-preserved band of black vertical strokes over a buff-colored slip, encircling the rim. This vessel shows signs of ancient use and repair, with visible linear cracks professionally stabilized in antiquity.

  • Bowl B (Circular Dots): More subtly decorated, this bowl exhibits faded red and ochre circular motifs around the body. It retains an original earthen patina and shows evidence of prolonged burial and mineral contact.

Features

- Hand-thrown clay construction

- Geometric and symbolic painted motifs

- Strong archaeological character with surface deposits and age-related wear

- Remnants of original excavation inventory label on base

Cultural Significance
Such vessels were used in both domestic and ceremonial contexts during the declining phase of the Indus Valley Civilization. Their painted designs may represent symbolic or ritual meaning, echoing a cultural tradition of abstraction, practicality, and continuity in spiritual symbolism.

Condition
Both vessels show minor losses, rim chipping, and surface wear consistent with age. No modern restorations observed. Stable and display-ready.

Dimensions (approximate)
Diameter: 6 in
Height: 3 in

Age
Approximately 3,900–3,200 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern India / Pakistan (Indus Valley Civilization)
Material: Terracotta with mineral-based painted decoration
Period: Circa 1900–1300 BCE (Late Harappan Phase)

Description
This is a pair of ancient hand-formed ceramic bowls attributed to the Late Harappan phase of the Indus Valley Civilization. The vessels are representative of the cultural transition following the mature urban phase, featuring distinctive painted motifs and traditional utilitarian forms.

  • Bowl A (Painted Motif): Features a well-preserved band of black vertical strokes over a buff-colored slip, encircling the rim. This vessel shows signs of ancient use and repair, with visible linear cracks professionally stabilized in antiquity.

  • Bowl B (Circular Dots): More subtly decorated, this bowl exhibits faded red and ochre circular motifs around the body. It retains an original earthen patina and shows evidence of prolonged burial and mineral contact.

Features

- Hand-thrown clay construction

- Geometric and symbolic painted motifs

- Strong archaeological character with surface deposits and age-related wear

- Remnants of original excavation inventory label on base

Cultural Significance
Such vessels were used in both domestic and ceremonial contexts during the declining phase of the Indus Valley Civilization. Their painted designs may represent symbolic or ritual meaning, echoing a cultural tradition of abstraction, practicality, and continuity in spiritual symbolism.

Condition
Both vessels show minor losses, rim chipping, and surface wear consistent with age. No modern restorations observed. Stable and display-ready.

Dimensions (approximate)
Diameter: 6 in
Height: 3 in

Age
Approximately 3,900–3,200 years old

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