[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c16.s1.16 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c16.s1.16 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c16.s1.16 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c16.s1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1.16) The surface decorations consist of (i) paintings, (ii) incised decorations, and (iii) other decorations. The paintings are either post-firing or pre-firing. The former is found on vessels of grey and buff wares and takes the form of red ochre bands applied on the neck and rim. Pre-firing paintings are found on the A~3~ and AB wares. The designs are essentially geometric and consist of vertical, horizontal or oblique lines and criss-cross patterns. Incised decoration is known from practically every Neolithic site, the designs including vertical, horizontal or oblique strokes and lines and herring-bone pattern. Of other decorations mention may be made of applied, finger-tip and combed ones. - [Previous: v1.c16.s1.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1.15) - [Next: v1.c16.s1.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1.17) - [Up: v1.c16.s1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c16.s1.16) · Pramāṇa