Ca. 3rd millennium BC.A cream-coloured ceramic figurine of a zebu bull with rondel eyes. Painted with stripes and dots on the back, shoulders, and on the exaggerated crescent horns. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull's importance in religious sacrifice.Size: L:62mm / W:90mm ; 80gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.