Early Harappan Terracotta Cup Hongshanculture consistent with Yuan-period ceramic practice

consistent with Yuan-period ceramic practice

where offerings of chicha or blood were poured onto the earth to honor the gods and ensure agricultural prosperity

This finely potted

characterised by its abundant gilding and vibrant enamel palette

Early Harappan Terracotta Cup Hongshanculture consistent with Yuan-period ceramic practiceThe Early Harappan Civilization, c. 32002600 BC, Sindh, Pakistan This magnificent small sized terracotta cup, skillfully molded with deep, slightly incurved sides, rests on a short ring foot, a hallmark of Indus Valley pottery. The vessel opens into a wide mouth with a slightly everted lip, while its exterior is elegantly adorned with horizontal bands, meticulously painted in dark brown slip using a firm brush. The Harappan Civilization (33001900 BC),