Q. The famous female figurine known as ‘Dancing Girl’, found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
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[A] carnelian

[B] clay

[C] bronze

[D] gold

Answer: C
Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

The “Dancing Girl” figurine, a famous artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered in 1926 by archaeologist Ernest Mackay at Mohenjo-daro. This bronze statuette, depicting a nude young woman or girl, is 10.5 cm tall and is notable for its confident, naturalistic pose.

  • It depicts a young girl in a pose suggestive of dance, with one hand on her hip and a confident stance, showcasing both artistic sensibility and casting skill.
  • The material used to make the figurine is bronze, and it was created using the lost-wax casting technique, which was highly advanced for that era.

This artifact is considered a masterpiece of Harappan craftsmanship and a symbol of the cultural sophistication of the Indus Valley people.

Source: https://indianculture.gov.in/artefacts-museums/dancing-girl#:~:text=dc.description-,This%20mesmerizing%20sculpture%2C%20famously%20known%20as%20’The%20Dancing%20Girl%2C,site%20came%20to%20be%20unearthed


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