Toy cart

Almost every site of the Harappan culture has produced cart models in clay. About six types of Harappan carts are in evidence.

This toy cart is made in the shape of a bowl with a rectangular frame. It has a pair of projections on its underside. Each projection has a perforation for inserting the axle in order to join the body with the wheels. Between the projected parts of the body another hole is seen for rising the shaft and the yoke for the bulls to pull the cart. The cart has two solid wheels each of which is endowed with a hub.

This type of cart, probably, was used both for carrying passengers as well as commodities. This was one of the most advanced means of conveyance for the Harappans and the cover short to medium distances in those ancient times.