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The Script of Harappa and Mohenjodaro and its Connection with Other Scripts c10.s28.4

The Script of Harappa and Mohenjodaro and its Connection with Other Scripts c10.s28.4

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c10.s28.4

With regard to Ⅲ, Ⅲ, Ⅲ an examination of the plates will show that the length of the strokes varies considerably, especially with the "tree" sign. With ⊐ the length of the accompanying Ⅲ is apparently constant. The difference in length is probably determined merely by convenience and an aesthetic consideration for the appearance of the line. So that we may almost certainly regard Ⅲ and Ⅲ, Ⅲ and Ⅲ, Ⅲ and Ⅲ as mere graphic variants.