Steatite is a relatively soft mineral, making it easy to carve. The seals were often fired after carving, which hardened the stone and made it durable.
Harappan seals were made mostly of
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Artistic Expressions: Seals, Sculpture, Pottery, and Terracotta Figurines)
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