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Embodying Indus Life

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 the ancient Harappans.

Approximate diameter: 6.4 cm. (

Bird Figurines
Harappa
Photograph
Richard H. Meadow
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