Miniature Undulating Ring Similar to Large Ones
"Most of these fragments were, however, easily identified as parts of the undulating rings, three complete specimens of which are lying on the site.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Kot Diji phase excavations
Harappa Mound AB, Trench 39N, showing the Kot Diji phase (Period 2, ca. 2800-2600 BC) and later levels during excavation.
Bone tools
Bone tools from the Ravi Phase levels at Harappa ( c. 3300-2800 BCE) include projectile points (top three objects), a bone awl that may have been used for making basketry (middle) and polished rib fragments that may have been used in weaving.
Empty channel between two "granary" walls.
This image looking east shows baked brick rubble and trash that had spilled through the corbelled arch of a buttress from the exterior street into a then empty channel between two "granary" walls.
Harappa East of Naugaza Tomb
Daya Ram Sahni continues his narrative after the ringstone discussion on the Mound AB excavations:
"The floor level of the building referred to above was reached at the depth of about thirteen feet below the surface of the mound.
Carnelian Beads
The long carnelian beads at the bottom of this image are among the most distinctive products made during the height of the ancient Indus civilization. Dr. Kenoyer writes (Ancient Cities, pp. 162):
"Many of the long carnelian beads were traded as far
Newly Discovered Bracelet, Harappa
The bracelet had just been found by workers with the Harappa Archaeological Research Project (HARP) in 1998.
Tablet with script
Mold-made faience tablet with script found in the eroded surface debris of Trench 54 (H2000-4484/2227-15).
Seated male figurine with hands raised from Harappa
Another type of male figurine sits with legs extended straight in front of the body and arms raised in front of the chest with hands clasped together, probably a posture of devotion or prayer.
Approximate dimensions (W x H x D): 2.9 x 5.1 x 5.8 cm.
Plan of Kot Diji phase levels
Plan view of Trench 39N Kot Diji phase levels (Period 2: 2800-2600 BC) with locations noted for major finds: sealing, elephant seal, inscribed sherds, limestone weight. This area appears to have been a street running between mud-brick structures.