Indus Valley faience bead seal
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An Indus Valley turquoise glazed faience bead seal of conical form with flattened top, the exterior surface with a complex meandering curvilinear design, the abstract forms possibly representing human figures and animals; the base of the bead exposes a central core of azure coloured glassy frit, the vitreous surface with superb pearly iridescence.
Stock Number:
x8489
$ 750.00
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Description
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An Indus Valley turquoise glazed faience bead seal of conical form with flattened top, the exterior surface with a complex meandering curvilinear design, the abstract forms possibly representing human figures and animals; the base of the bead exposes a central core of azure coloured glassy frit, the vitreous surface with superb pearly iridescence. The bead is perforated laterally at the top for suspension.
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Origin: |
Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa, 3rd millennium B.C. | |||||
Dimensions: |
Height: 2.8 cm / Diameter at base: 2.8 cm | |||||
Condition: |
Glaze wear evident; chipping to the base has revealed the vitreous core. | |||||