An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c28.496

v2.c28.496

The upper phase is marked by a rapid growth of urban life as the structural activity including defences, a granary and an apsidal temple starts on a large scale. Other features include the development of terracotta art including human and animal figurines, coinage [3.1], seals [3.2], and use of iron and copper on an extensive scale. Among the important objects worth mentioning are an excellent tiny bird of bone, a printing block of terracotta bearing a beautiful design on either side and a pair of frogs made of copper.