Ethereal Amri-Nal, Indus Valley, Footed Terracotta Bowl, c. 2400 BC transferware childs cup What a couple of characters

What a couple of characters in this one (I especially love the stern face--and polka dot socks

I'm always looking for resonant found objects and found language both

please indicate at checkout which you would like)--though I think they are quite wonderful as a pair

with small tears to the bottom corners of the card

There is a little crazing to the shiny areas of glaze and one small black ink mark which I have not tried to remove but it might scrub away

Ethereal Amri-Nal, Indus Valley, Footed Terracotta Bowl, c. 2400 BC transferware childs cup What a couple of charactersI purchased this from a favorite antiques shop just over the NH border in Vermont, one of the owners of which has a particular devotion to ancient things, and from whom I've bought a few small wonders as much for my own joy to spend a little time with as to sell, but a seller I am (though I'll be very glad to keep this one.) It is a c. 2400 BC decorated terracotta bowl from the Amri Nal culture, known for its distinctive pottery, including light buff