An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s9.31

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The metal sculptures are as remarkable for their craftsmanship as those in stone, though their number is far less. Of special interest is the nude figure, supposedly of a dancing girl, from Mohenjo-daro. It is full of vivacity, and a sense of haughtiness appears to be reflected on the slightly drawn-up face. The bent right hand is poised on the right hip, while the left one rests on the bent left knee. The left arm is covered almost all over with bangles, while a necklace dangles between the breasts. The figure is broken from ankles downwards, but from another specimen from Mohenjo-daro itself it would appear the dancing girl wore anklets. Besides human figurines, those of animals are no less impressive, as for example, the buffalo with sturdy body and upraised head from Mohenjo-daro, the dog attacking to a deer shown on a pin-head from Harappa and a vivacious bull from KALIBANGAN.