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Embodying Indus Life

Dog figurine with a collar from Harappa

Some texts from ancient Mesopotamia mention imports received from the land of "Meluhha", widely considered a reference to the Indus Civilization. Among these imports, according to some interpretations, is a colored dog. A number of dog figurines have been found at Harappa and at other Indus sites. The collars found on dog figurines probably signify domestication, unlike the collars on the rhinoceros or the large feline figurines.

Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D): 1.9 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm.

Animal Figurines
Dog
Harappa
Photograph
Richard H. Meadow
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