fired clay

2600-1900 BCE

Mohenjo-daro

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Harappan Civilisation

Subtheme

How the Cities Were Fed

Display Location

Rotunda

Accession Number

IV 1074

Description

Harappan pots are of different shapes — large storage jars for grains, tall jars for storing liquids, dishes for eating and miniature pots, probably toys. Other kinds such as spouted cups and dishes on stand may have been for ritual purposes.