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# An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c37.1377

An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c37.1377

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### [v2.c37.1377](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c37.1377)

The late Harappa deposits of MIRZAPUR I have yielded mud brick structures, fire pits and corn bins in rooms and the typical black-painted red pottery of MITATHAL II B and BARA affiliations. The other finds include : a variety of beads of agate, crystal, carnelian, jasper, steatite, faïence and terracotta; chisels; rings; needles; a leaf-shaped spearhead and a sickle in copper; figurines of the humped bull and painted figurines of the snake; triangular cakes \[6.27\]; circular discs, bangles and toy carts in clay; querns and pestles \[6.19\] in stone; and bangles, decorated balls and a beautiful stag figurine for use as pendant in faïence. The period may be dated between \*c.\* 1700 and 1300 B.C.

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