Early Harappan Terracotta Cup Hongshanculture Traces of sacrificial libations remain

Traces of sacrificial libations remain visible

This finely potted

minor abrasions

enriched with areas of verdigris and earthy encrustation—clear testimony to prolonged burial and considerable antiquity

Early Harappan Terracotta Cup Hongshanculture Traces of sacrificial libations remainThe 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),