Which of the following sculptures is a famous example of Harappan bronze art?

Concept

Archaeological objects are identified by combining their form, material, and manufacturing technique.

In Harappan art, metal cast figurines must be distinguished from stone figures, engraved seals, and terracotta figurines.

Application

The Dancing Girl from Mohenjo-daro is a small bronze statuette made by the lost-wax casting process. This combination of object, material, and technique identifies it as the well-known example of Harappan bronze art.

Contrast

• The Bearded Priest, also called the Priest-King, is a carved stone figure rather than a bronze statuette.

• The Bull Seal belongs to the Harappan tradition of engraved seals, commonly made of steatite.

• Mother Goddess figures are generally associated with moulded or hand-modelled terracotta.

Therefore, the sculpture that represents Harappan bronze art is the Dancing Girl.