I am aware that the "proto-Siva" interpretation of certain Indus Valley seals has been much contested during the last few decades but have no knowledge of the other
material discussed here. If you know of pertinent references to reliable sources that will help to shed light on this, I would be most grateful.
best regards,
Matthew
Matthew Kapstein Directeur
d'études, émérite
Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris
Numata Visiting Professor of Buddhist Studies,
The University of Chicago