Ca. 3000-2500 BC. A pottery idol showcasing two zebu bulls standing in close proximity to one another on an integral square-shaped base. The attention to detail is evident in the well-sculpted bodies of the bulls, which are adorned with intricate stripes painted on their bodies, as well as painted facial features that lend remarkable realism to the work. The pair of impressive horns adds to the overall grandeur of the piece, standing as a testament to the ingenuity of the artist. Bulls hold a significant place in the iconography of the Indus Valley civilization. They were regarded as a symbol of strength, fertility, and prosperity. The depiction of zebu bulls, in particular, was a common motif in Indus Valley art, reflecting the importance of these domesticated animals in the region's agricultural economy. The present work is a testament to the cultural and mythological significance of these animals in the Indus Valley civilization. Cf. The Dallas Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2009.14.Size: L:80mm / W:95mm ; 500gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.