Triangulation
The locations of all important artifacts from Trench 54 South were carefully mapped using standard triangulation methods supplemented by printouts of digital overviews.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Bird figurines and grain from Harappa
A circular terracotta platform or container with many small lozenges, possibly representing grain, between the flattened broken feet of two birds perched on opposite sides of the container provides another possible example of the keeping of birds by
Harappa phase die
A cubical die with 1 to 6 dots was found in the Harappan phase rubble.
Stroke direction
The red arrows indicate the direction of strokes used to incise each group of tablets.
Late Indus Globular Pot
This Period 4 globular pot (H99/8763-503) was found crushed beneath a fallen wall in Trench 43 (see image 59). The rough textured exterior was covered with a thick layer of blackened clay that indicates it was a type of cooking pot and not for water
Indus Dog Figurine
Figurine of begging dog with upraised front paws and wearing a beaded collar. The back legs have been shaped into a stand. Hand formed with applique ornaments and eyes.
Material: terra cotta
Dimensions: 7.1 cm height, 3.7 cm length, 2.9 cm width
Tiger? figurine
Tiger or leopard figurine with incised facial features, including punctated dots on the face that could be whisker marks. This figurine depicts a normal feline without horns or human face and therefore probably represents the actual wild animal.
Tablet fragment with glaze
Faience tablet fragment (H2001-5064/2373-01) with glaze still quite well preserved. The bright greenish blue glaze is usually not preserved on artifacts that have eroded from the Trench 54 South workshop.
Bird figurine from Harappa
Many bird figurines have circular bases instead of legs and feet. Some have outstretched wings and may represent birds in flight.
Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D): 4.4 x 5.4 x 5.3 cm.
Harappa phase structural remains
Overview of the north-south oriented brick wall (Feature 50) and doorway of the large Harappan building in Trench 39N. Note the earlier drain that runs east-west underneath the wall.