An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s7.t4.8
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s7.t4.8
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Male and female figurines used as toys or dolls are infrequently reported earlier than the historical period. They bear perforations and are made in different parts joined together. During the early historical period a few toy human figurines are known. At RAIRH headless human figurines are pierced at the neck, shoulders and knees for attachment to be used as movable toys. One is a figure carrying a drum between two arms. Many crude handmade figurines with pinched nose, round eyes and outstretched arms, occur at BHOKARDAN, BRAHMMAPURI, KAUŚĀMBĪ: KONDAPUR, MASKI, NEVASA, MATHURA, PAITHAN, RANG MAHAL, SAMBHAR, TER, etc. They belong to the time span of the 3rd century B.C. and 3rd century A.D.