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stamp-seal
Object Type
stamp-seal
Museum number
1947,0416.5
Description
Stamp-seal. Carved with a standing elephant; inscribed above. Made of stone (steatite); chipped upper right.
Cultures/periods
Indus Valley Civilisation
(phase)
Production date
2600BC-1900BC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Mohenjo-daro
Materials
steatite
Technique
carved
$Inscriptions
Location
On display
(G33/dc45b/s2)
Subjects
animal
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Director-General of Archaeology, India
Acquisition date
1947
Department
Asia
Registration number
1947,0416.5
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
HR 1696