Harappan shell working was carried out in many areas of the site using a wide range of marine shell species. These two examples of Fasciolaria trapezium, have been chipped to remove pieces of the outer shell that may have been used for making shell … >
Shell Conch Spoon: Published in ARASI 1924-25, Plate XXVII (e) Terracotta Snake: Published in ARASI 1924-25, Plate XXVII (a). Title of Plate XXVII: ‘Harappa: Terracotta and Other Objects’ Field number for the spoon in Vats 19… >
10 small objects in two rows of five each. Top row: Similar looking objects published in Vats 1940 (Vol. II), Plate CXVII, nos. 28-31. Vats described these as “chessman shaped lingams” and mentioned that they “are found in very large numbers … >
Four objects in a row. Second from right: ? piece of a stone ware bangle (?). NOTE: The find numbers written on the back of the photograph A 528, Ab 635, AB 1076, B4. >
Three cores of a conch shell. Chipped to remove the pieces of the outer shell. Left, bottom row: possibly a ladle. Vats: "Shell was worked with great skill, and every part of it was turned to account in the manufacture of dippers, cups, bangle… >
