The Indian subcontinent has been one of the best contributors of pottery vessels for archeological study and research. It also has contributed quite a bit to Indian history. Indian art is heavily ethnic and culture-based where there are plenty of variations to look up to, However, Pottery vessels are one of the components that are iconic and flamboyant when it comes to Indian art history. We can trace the existence of such artifacts to the settlements of Lahuradewa, an early settlement of people in the Indian subcontinent to the Indus Valley Civilization. Similarly, these pottery vessels are not just a thing of the past. Currently, these vessels still represent Indian art and their culture. For now, the type of pottery in the Indian culture has been of earthenware, including terracotta.
One of the most amazing pottery vessels from the east is the storage jar from 2700-2000 BCE of the Mature Harappan period. The jar is kept at the National Museum, New Delhi. Matki is a popular form of pottery vessel that can be found in India. It is a vessel to reserve water and keeps it cool. One can say that they were used as refrigerators back in the days. Matki and other many forms of art when it comes to Indian pottery vessels on sale can be found at Bidsquare. Be the one to grab one of these antique and vintage vessels to add to your cool collection. Indian pottery vessels at auction are one of the coolest things on the internet to explore for art lovers and collectors. Grab them on sale at Bidsquare’s various online auction as per your preference.