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Seal with Unicorn and Inscription
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Small stone seals, probably used to identify merchandise or property, are among the most numerous objects surviving from the protohistoric urban sites along the banks of the Indus River system. This example has a bovine creature with one horn and one ear showing in profile, his head held over an altar-like object.
| Artist / Maker | Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 2000 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization |
| Medium | possibly kaolin |
| Dimensions | Overall: 2.5 x 2.5 cm (1 x 1 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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