An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c25.s4.3

v1.c25.s4.3

Inscriptions in Indus script are mostly on seals, generally of steatite, and in a few cases of terracotta as well, where they are deeply engraved in intaglio in the reversed direction; on terracotta, clay or faïence sealings which contain the impression of the inscription in positive in relief made by seals; as graffiti on pottery, copper tablets, bronze implements, ivory or bone rods and stone, terracotta faïence objects where the inscriptions are in positive and were meant for direct reading.