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Ancient Indus Valley Seal Bead w/ Indus Script

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Ancient Indus Valley Seal Bead w/ Indus Script

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Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 300 to 1000 BCE A stone seal bead incised with Indus / Harappan script - Interestingly the language of the ancient Indus valley is yet to be fully identified and the script is undecipherable - unless there is a similar "Rosetta stone" windfall for this ancient language – the meaning of these inscriptions remains a mystery! Size: 1.2" L x 0.5" W (3 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Intact and excellent. Mineral / pottery deposits blocking suspension hole. Scripts is sharp and clear.

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Ancient Indus Valley Seal Bead w/ Indus Script

Name: Ancient Indus Valley Seal Bead w/ Indus Script
SKU: 142428383
Price: 700 USD
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Estimate $800 - $1,200

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