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Ancient Indus Valley hollow terracotta bird whistle
A superb Indus Valley painted terracotta hollow bird figure of a partridge, used as a childs toy whistle. Beautiful piece, intact with original pigments.

Dating to circa late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BC, Chanhudaro culture.

Measures 100mm length / 95mm height.

Ex-private West Australian collection.

Ref- Ancient Cities Of The Indus Valley Civilization, Jonathon Mark Kenoyer, page 212.



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