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Indus Valley Artifact Collection Spindle Whorl, Terracotta Bowl, Weight & Stamp Seal, Indian - This small collection of artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 BCE) reflects the daily life and craftsmanship of one of the world's earliest urban cultures. The group includes a carefully shaped stone spindle whorl used in textile production, indicating the importance of weaving and trade; a simple hand-formed terracotta bowl for domestic use; a shaped stone weight likely employed in commercial transactions, demonstrating standardized measurement systems; and a terracotta stamp seal, possibly used for marking goods or administrative purposes. Together, these objects highlight the technological skill, organized economy, and artistic sensibility of the ancient Indus people. Please See photos for more details and sizes