The 'Dancing Girl' statue found at Mohenjo-Daro is a significant artifact because it demonstrates mastery in:
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Correct answer: Lost-wax bronze casting technique
The 'Dancing Girl' is a 10.5 cm high bronze statuette from Mohenjo-Daro. It showcases the Harappans' advanced metallurgy, specifically the lost-wax (cire perdue) process, which allowed for the creation of fluid, highly detailed metal figures.
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