Bead Pot
After removal of the overlying sediment it was clear that the pot was filled with beads. Each bead was mapped in and then photographed before removal. In the lower levels were many tiny beads that had settled to the bottom.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Terracotta bead
Terracotta bead with molded script (H2000-4494/9881-01) found in Trench 43.
Circular platforms in the southwestern part of Mound F
Circular platforms in the southwestern part of Mound F excavated by M.S. Vats in the 1920s and 1930s, as conserved by the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Pakistan.
Section view of walls and platforms
North-South section plan of Harappan (Period 3) and Early Harappan (Period 2) wall remnants and mud brick platforms on the west side of Trench 54.
Plan of Mound E perimeter wall segment
Plan view of the portion of perimeter wall [250] excavated in 2001. The pattern of the bricks suggests a complicated series of additions to the inside of the structure that are not yet well understood.
Pot with beads
In the end, the small Late Harappan Period Pot yielded 133 beads and other decorative objects.
Faience beads
Faience beads of different shapes and colors were found in the bead pot (83). Some of these appear to be imitations of the natural stones; deep azure blue lapis lazuli, blue-green turquoise and banded to imitate banded agate.
Plan of Vat's excavations showing circular platforms
Plan of Vat's excavations showing circular platforms. In some cases remnants of the baked brick walls that probably surrounded each platform can be seen on the plan, although earlier and later walls are also shown. From M.S.
Excavations overview
Overview of the excavations showing the Harappan (Period 3) and Early Harappan (Period 2) walls on the west side of Trench 54. North is to the right.
Steatite beads
These tiny steatite beads were found in the Harappan cemetery and come from an elaborate hair ornament worn by a male individual. Each bead is less than .01 cm long and less than .01 cm diameter.