Early Harappan Terracotta Cup Hongshanculture Traces of sacrificial libations remain

Traces of sacrificial libations remain visible

This exquisite Fahua ware figure portrays an elderly bearded court official or dignitary

This finely potted

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

& Paul Wedendal Jr

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),