The deceased were placed in relaxed
the head is adorned with remnants of an Egyptian Double Crown flanked by lotus buds held by a ribbon crossing above the brow (partially lost)
The interior is marked by numerous radiating ridges created by the potter’s hand
miniature examples such as this one served as personal talismans
The piece was broken longitudinally in antiquity and has been carefully rejoined
Early Harappan Terracotta Bull Figurine swatowware The deceased were placed inEarly Harappan Civilization, Kot Diji Phase, c. 28002600 BC, Sindh, Pakistan A rare and charming terracotta figurine of a humped bull (Bos indicus), dating to the Kot Diji phase of the Early Harappan period. Hand modeled in light red clay with a grey core, this stylized bull is instantly recognizable by its exaggerated hump, rounded muzzle, and short legs. The figure is minimally detailedno eyes, just softly formed ears and tailyet full of character.