An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s28.5

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From the 1st century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. the occurrence of spouts is widespread. Simple spouts are known from AHAR², AMRELI, BHITA, Charsada and NEVASA. Sometimes they are decorated with applied bands. Spouts have also been found at DWARKA, NAGARI, PANDU RAJAR DHIBI, SALIHUNDAM, SAMBHAR and SHAMALAJI. A vase with a turtle-shaped spout and strap handle is known from SISUPALGARH in levels of 200-300. Crocodile- and *makara*-shaped spouts occur in large numbers at KAUŚĀMBĪ. Spouted vessels also come from BRAHMAPURI, KAUNDINYAPURA, MAHESHWAR, PAUNAR and PAUNI. A spout from PAUNAR resembles the beak of a bird. Varieties of them are reported from Devnimori. MAHESHWAR has yielded them with rope designs. Spouted jars occur profusely at RANG MAHAL with striking features such as a human face and bust, animal head, etc. Those belonging to *c.* 400-800 are reported from BHOKARDAN, RAJGHAT⁴, TIMBARVA and VADNAGAR. At BHOKARDAN the *makara* is prominently represented.