Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro

iconic Dancing Girl in its Class 9 textbook, reversing its earlier decision to depict the figurine with a covered torso.

Discovery and Historical Background

  • Discovery: The figurine was discovered in 1926 during excavations at Mohenjo-daro by John Marshall.
  • Naming Origin: Marshall named it the “Dancing Girl” because its posture resembled that of contemporary nautch (court) dancers.
  • Chronology: The sculpture dates to around 2500 BCE, corresponding to the mature phase of the Bronze Age (approximately 2700–2100 BCE).
  • Current Repository: The original artifact is preserved in the National Museum, New Delhi.

Physical Features

  • Dimensions: The statuette ....
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