Inscribed steatite tablets
Inscribed steatite tablets made from two different colors of steatite have the same inscription. The sloppy nature of the inscription may be the reason why these tablets were discarded.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Wheeled ram figurine from Harappa
One type of wheeled figurine has lateral holes for the axles through the ends of the legs.
Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D): 3.6 x 11.0 x 7.5 cm.
Harappa phase banded beads
Banded sandstone beads and (bottom row) imitation stone beads made of different colors of clay.
Seal Fragment
Seal fragment of a man with double bun and three fingered hand or trident. Trench 39 North, upper levels, Harappa Phase.
Burial pottery
Collection of burial pottery without any painted designs. These vessels come from one of the later burials towards the end of the Harappan period, possibly dating to 1900 B. C.
Collection of human and animal figurines
Collection of human and animal figurines from a large refuse dump in a pit in Trench 43.
Pot Lying East of Earlier Sepulchre
A (e) 308 earthen jar lying to the east of earlier sepulchre in trench A (e).
A jar insitu.
For Sahni’s description of trench A (e) in Mound F, and its contents, see ARASI 1924-25, pp. 75-76. There is no mention of this earthen jar.
Vats disagreed
Grindstone and pestle
A concave grindstone and angular pestle found in a room adjacent to the Trench 54 South workshop may have been used for grinding faience paste.
Mask/amulet from Harappa
Loosely included under the rubric of terracotta "figurines" are the terracotta masks found at some Harappan sites. One mask clearly has a feline face with an open mouth with exposed fangs, a beard, small round ears and upright bovine horns.
Attachable water buffalo horns from Harappa
The appropriation of animal attributes can be accomplished through such paraphernalia as masks/amulets and other objects that can be attached to a costume.