An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c16.s7.2

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The ware is wheel-made, sturdy and of fine fabric. Treated on the outside with a thick slip, mostly from the lip to the shoulder and only occasionally down to the base, which has turned chocolate or brown in colour, it is painted in purple colour with a broad horizontal band on the rim, oblique or vertical strokes, loops and zigzags. It is also in thick fabric but the thin one is in greater proportion. The main types are: the *loṭā*-shaped vase with a globular profile, constricted neck and wide flaring mouth; bowl with thickened incurved rim and carinated shoulder; and large jar with heavily beaded rim. The last one shows a significant likeness to the corresponding Harappa form [11.3]. Most of the vases have a ring base, a small number being with a disc base.