Male Torso (Harappa) - Class XI Fine Arts

MALE TORSO (Harappa)

The male torso of Harappa is a fine example of the earliest protohistoric work. It is completely nude, made of red limestone. Its legs, arms, and head are broken; its belly is also heavy; its structure seems to be looking front; it's beautifully carved chest and done with grate plastic subtlety. 

There are three socket holes made on this torso where the head and arm can be attached. It indicates that the people of the Indus Valley Civilization knew to make such sculptures that can bend their neck and arms. Now, it is a collection of the National Museum, New Delhi.

National Museum, New Delhi

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