Question

Describe the famous sculpture in metal which was found among the ruins of the city of Mohenjo-daro.

ICSE Class 9 History Ch 1 The Harappan Civilization

Answer 1

A bronze statue,  Dancing Girl is 10.5 centimetres (4.1 in) high and some 4,500 years old. It was found in the 'HR area' of Mohenjo-daro in 1926 by Ernest Mackay. Although it is in standing position, it was named "Dancing Girl" with an assumption of her profession. This is one of two bronze art works found at Mohenjo-daro which show more flexible features when compared to other more formal poses. The girl wears a number of bangles and a necklace and is shown in a natural standing position with one hand on her hip.

Answer 2

Answer: the most outstanding work in metal is the bronze figure of a dancing girl with her right hand on her hip in a dancing posture. She is shown wearing necklaces, and her left arm is covered with bangles made of ivory or bone. Her hair is neatly fashioned in the form of a bun and her head is tilted slightly backward