Clay; fired

2600–1900 BCE

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Harappan Civilisation

Theme

Agriculture and Surplus

Subtheme

Farming, Food and Surplus

Case Title

Living with animals: fertility and flocks

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Findspot

Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan

Accession Number

IV 221

Description

In the ancient world, animals were wealth. Sheep were bred above all for wool. This ram was perhaps an offering to secure a large flock.

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