An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.t1.11
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.t1.11
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Dancing must have been a socio-religious pastime as revealed by many terracottas, and a large terracotta mask (*pratiśīrṣa*) from CHIRAND suggests the popularity of pantomimes or dramatic performances referred to by Greek writers and Kauṭilya. The discovery of many glass objects including beads and a beautiful crystal amulet or pendant in the form of female head from SONPUR suggests the knowledge of glass technology.