An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.667

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The tool outfit of the Prabhas people is Chalcolithic [4.14] in character. They used blades/flakes of chalcedony and even imported a few ones of obsidian from w. Asia. Copper ore is available in the adjoining Dt Amreli. Beads are made of semiprecious stones such as chalcedony, carnelian, etc., and faience and steatite as well. Segmented beads of faience are quite common; they are identical with the Harappa specimens. A unique seal amulet [12.1] of steatite has also been found. It is engraved on both sides; on one side there are seven stylized deer and on the other five. Stylistically the specimen is no doubt related to the Harappa seals and is perhaps the only of its kind of the post-Harappa period. A gold ear ornament has also been recovered from the late levels. It is floral-shaped and is provided with a loop at the back for suspension. It is certainly a token of the prosperity of the Prabhas people, who also used cubical chert weights exactly similar to those from Harappa sites [6.29].