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Houses, drains and rubbish-chutes at Mohenjo-Daro
Houses, drains and rubbish-chutes at Mohenjo-Daro
Object Number 2004.29.21452
Display Title Houses, drains and rubbish-chutes at Mohenjo-Daro
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "India / From Illustrated London News - Jan. 7. 1928"; printed on page: "Modern conveniences" in ancient India: Drains; Rubbish-chutes"
Department Photographic
Date 1928
Culture
  • Indus Valley
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 33.3376 × 22.86 cm (13 1/8 × 9 in.)

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