The Indus Civilization c7.19

c7.19

Another very striking ornament (Pl. J, 3) is a pectoral of light yellow steatite, measuring 2·7 inches in length and 2·5 inches in width. This probably had some religious use, for carved upon it in relief is the ear-shaped symbol, together with the figure of an animal resembling the urus-bull, which so frequently appears on the seal-amulets. The recessed edge of this pectoral suggests that it was originally cased in metal, probably gold, to which rings were attached to suspend it. Parts of the animal and the motif above it were recessed for the accommodation of a coloured paste.