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Harappan Pottery Shard

Harappan Pottery Shard

A piece of ancient Harappan pottery with painted symbols.

Identification

Identified Script

Indus Valley Script

Origin / Period

Harappan Civilization (Indus Valley)

~2600-1900 BCE

Detection Confidence

Medium

Learning & Context

  • Pottery was mass-produced, suggesting a high degree of social organization.
  • Symbols on pottery could indicate the owner, the contents, or the destination of the goods.
  • The black and red ware style is characteristic of the Harappan civilization.
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