Wheeler's List 2 Plates [171-174]
Could be 184 at the end
Images of and objects from the ancient Indus city of Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.
Pointed base goblets
The pointed base results from rapid manufacture off a fast wheel and makes it easy for stacking in the kiln. The grooves around the body may serve as a simple decoration, but they also allow for a better grip.
Found only in the largest cities and
Covered Drain, SD Area
Covered Drain emptying down slope on major street leading to the Great Bath.
Covered drain, Divinity Ave, SD Area
This street, called Divinity Street by the early excavators, has a small drain with brick coverings. The street runs north south along the east side of the College building.
Mohenjodaro Stairs in Granary
Mohenjo:daro: brick staircase forming part of rebuilt super structure of Great Granary (excavated 1950).
Small well and platform, VS Area
Small well and platform in VS area, with HR Area in the background and VS dyer's shop across the street to the right.
Large Well, HR Area
Wells were made with wedge shaped bricks to make a strong circular structure. Some bricks were made with special grooves to keep the ropes from sliding sideways when drawing water.
Plate
Plate with vertical sides. Copper and bronze plates were probably used exclusively by wealthy upper class city dwellers.
Material: copper/bronze
Dimensions: 4.3 cm height, 30.3 cm dia.
Mohenjo-daro, DK 10781A
National Museum, Karachi, NMP 52.1028
Oval Well, SD Area
This oval well is located in room 19 northeast of Great Bath. It is the only well with an oval structure and may have been used to draw water for nearby bathing platforms or for filling the Great Bath.