Indus Valley Figurines: Slide #53
Back 53. Turtle figurine from Harappa. Forward
 

Several turtle figurines have been found at Harappa, some with few defined features and others with clearly delineated shells and other features. The gharial is also represented among the figurines, and is depicted in the iconography of several tablets as well. Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D): 4.8 x 6.6 x 3.8 cm. (Photograph by Richard H. Meadow)



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