Bidspirit auction | Rare Steatite seal with Two-horned

Rare Steatite seal with Two-horned bull and inscription, Indus Valley Civilization, Indian. - This rare steatite seal originates from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and features the iconic two-horned bull rendered in a strong, profile stance beneath a line of finely incised script. Such seals were meticulously carved from steatite Stone, then fired to achieve a durable, white-finished surface. The powerful bull motif often interpreted as a symbol of strength, fertility, or authority is among the most recognized images of the Harappan cultural sphere. The inscription above, composed in the still-undeciphered Indus script, likely denoted ownership, trade identity, or administrative function. Seals of this type were used to impress clay on goods and trade consignments, reflecting the sophisticated mercantile and bureaucratic systems of this Bronze Age civilization. Size : 2.6 cm x 2.5 cm