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# An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s5.1

An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s5.1

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### [v1.c21.s5.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s5.1)

A large number of Harappa seal-dies and a few of the historical period have come to light. Seal-dies were pressed against moist clay to make impressions. Metal seals were generally cast, though a few could be made by the technique followed in die-struck coins.

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