The Indus Civilization (Cambridge History of India, Supplementary Volume) c17.46

c17.46

Small model carts of terra-cotta with solid wheels have been noted above (p. 60) as a characteristic feature of the Indus civilization, and were doubtless in some instances associated with oxen mounted on wheels and having pivoted and movable heads, such as have been found occasionally in the two cities. Harappā has also produced a charming little copper model of an *ekka*-like cart, only two inches in height without the wheels, which are missing. It is open back and front, where the driver is seated, but is closed at the sides and has a gabled roof.¹ Two other copper toy carts were found at Chanhu-daro, one similar to the Harappā example, the other, which preserves its solid wheels, of a simpler type without cover.²