The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
- Acarnelian
- Bclay
- CbronzeCorrect
- Dgold
Explanation
The famous 'Dancing Girl' figurine found at Mohenjo-daro is made of bronze.
This iconic artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500-1900 BCE) is a small bronze sculpture, approximately 10.5 cm tall, depicting a young woman in a dancing pose. The figurine demonstrates the advanced metallurgical skills of the Harappan people and their artistic sophistication.
The 'Dancing Girl' is considered one of the finest examples of prehistoric art and shows the lost-wax casting technique used by Indus Valley craftsmen. The bronze composition and the craftsmanship evident in the figurine provide valuable insights into the technological and artistic achievements of one of the world's earliest urban civilizations.
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