Interpretation by Celeste Horner 2026. Response * post by Harappa.com Facebook post on H-10 unicorn seal
Copper seal of bull with heart, stomach and loin labeled. Diagram in Parpola 1994, Deciphering the Indus Script, p 111.     Cupid - istock

Analysis and interpretation of the unicorn Indus seal of Kama, god of love

Love amulet. World's oldest Valentine? A seal from c2600 B.C.
Two hearts are ignited by Kamadev's arrows of love
Swept away by passion with the force of a waterfall,
flowing with sweetness, glowing with happiness

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Sign number	Indus sign	Description
#323		Heart Upside-down heart symbol is attested on a copper plate from Mohenjo-daro with heart, stomach and loin labeled on a wave-horn bull or water buffalo. Illustration in Parpola (1994), Deciphering the Indus Script, p 111.
#323 #323		Two hearts, lovers
#28		Kama, god of love with bow and love-inspiring arrows. Man with bow and arrow. Kama, god of love with bow and love-inducing arrows. Amorous male. Archer. Tautness of the bowstring symbolizes romantic energy and electricity. Bowstring is romantic tension.
#114		Many love-inspiring arrows in the quiver of Kama. 8 stroke count. Completeness, all 4 directions X 2, or including cross-quarters, full circle. Many arrows in the quiver of Kama, god of love. Vibrations. Repeated action.
#249		Mace (weapon of Vishnu) Decapitated head. Falling head over heels in love. Losing ones senses for love. Intoxication. Loss of ego. Mace - force, bowled over, knocked out. Butter churn: sweetness.
#252		Butter churn (sweetness). Fire drill, sparks about to fly. Arrow in target. Pestle in mortar. Sweet, rich, delicious, sensual, indulgent. Intimate embrace intercourse. The sword in the stone. Mace, weight, momentum, emotional impact.
#180		Flow. Blessings. Waterfall. Heavenly river (Ganga) flowing down gently Ganga river flowing down from heaven. Hair. Matted locks of Shiva's hair, which buffers the tremendous energy of Ganga river falling from heaven, releasing the river more gently to the earth.
#391		LIGHT. Heaven. Sun, light of happiness. Glowing with love Sun. Star. WHEEL. Speed, heart racing. Cosmic axis. Life.
Interpreted by Celeste Claire Horner, 2026-6-20

UPDATED: 2026-6-22. DRAFT CREATED: CCH 2026-6-21. celeste.horner @ gmail.com