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Seal with Two-Horned Bull and Inscription
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Small stone seals, probably used to identify merchandise or property, are among the most numerous objects discovered from the mysterious proto-historic sites along the banks of the Indus River system. Like these, most have sensitively rendered animal imagery along with an inscription written in a script that has not yet been deciphered.
| Artist / Maker | Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 2000 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization |
| Medium | steatite |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3.2 x 3.2 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Seals |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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