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# Unicorn seal

The artifact described is a square, grey steatite seal. It features a perforated knob on its reverse side. The front of the seal depicts an engraved unicorn facing left. The unicorn is accompanied by a plant-like object. A panel of eight or nine inscribed pictograms can be found in the upper field.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 2000–1901 BCE
- **Place:** Mohenjo-daro (27.3221, 68.1370)

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.dm-135-86](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.dm-135-86) · Pramāṇa
