Three Crucibles
Sahni recognized the object on the right [C 2]as linked to twining as well:"A conical-shaped object with a hole in the base which might have held a wooden stick. Such instruments are used for twining the sacred thread" (p.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Late Brick Wall and Granary
Note that Trench Bf was subsumed by Trench B over subsequent seasons.
"The operations were then shifted to the mound marked A—B in General Cunningham's plan, on the east side of which some trial diggings had been carried out in the year 1920-21...In
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer with a Worker at Harappa
University of Madison, Wisconsin archaeologist and Co-Director of HARP, Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer with a worker at Harappa in 1998.
Gold button
A button or sequin made of thin gold foil with a small interior loop for attachment to clothing. This piece was found crumpled into a small wad, possibly in preparation for remelting to make a new ornament. (H2000-4445/2212-01, Mound E, Trench 54).
Composite figurine with horns from Harappa
A few figurines are not clearly male or female, or even anthropomorphic or animal. One unusual recently discovered figurine has no clear sex characteristics.
Kot Diji phase steatite disc beads
This set of steatite disc beads, each about 1 cm in diameter, were found in the Kot Diji phase street and appear to be a necklace segment that was lost in the trash. The manufacturing marks are clearly visible.
Detail of Harappa domestic structures
Detail of domestic structures with hearths and large jars set into the floor (Trench 41 NE).
Gold bead collection
A collection of gold beads, three of which (UL, UR, LL) have copper-alloy in their interiors. The corroding copper often breaks the softer gold foil (Mound E, Trench 54).
Three Early Harappan zebu figurines from Harappa
The earliest animal figurines from Harappa are Early Harappan (Ravi Phase, Period 1 and Kot Diji Phase, Period 2) zebu figurines. They are typically very small with joined legs and stylized humps.
Contemporary doorway, Harappa
The surviving town of Harappa provides many clues to ancient times.