Ethereal Amri-Nal, Indus Valley, Footed Terracotta Bowl, c. 2400 BC shunga print on cloth and representing a wide variety

and representing a wide variety of techniques

and I really love the manner of those handwritten "L"s

and quite nicely arranged

though I have seen it on a few other masks of this type and find the effect very beautiful

all the better for the wear to the fabric

Ethereal Amri-Nal, Indus Valley, Footed Terracotta Bowl, c. 2400 BC shunga print on cloth and representing a wide varietyI 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