Indus Valley Pottery Very rare anthropomorphic vessel, 13,5 x 7,5 cm. Exhibited at Ifergan Museum

Terracotta vessel made in sinuous shapes resembling a female form with her arms folded under her chest and an opening in her head that simulates an up-do. Its function could be to contain water for ritual libations or some kind of cereal grain as a food offering. In addition, there are various shapes that indicate that they may also have contained incense. These sculptures are considered to have had a votive function, as a large number of them have been found in sacred deposits, so they are thought to have an apotropaic function. The apotropaic function of these pieces was to protect fertility and motherhood. It would undoubtedly be a key ritual element for fertility. *Earthy patina Provenance: Aweidah Gallery, Israel, 2014 Previous owner: Documentation at Aweidah Gallery Export authorization from the Israel Antiquities Authority No. 526915 with date 17/09/ 2014 Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020) Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.