An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s11.1

v1.c21.s11.1

Potters’ dabbers are amongst the tools used in pottery-making. They are generally made of medium to coarse clay and are dull red or greyish in colour; they are usually treated with a wash or even slip. Such dabbers, either wheel-turned or handmade, are solid and sometimes have a hole at the top for the insertion of a handle. Hollow specimens have also been reported, as also of stone. All of them have a well-formed handle at the top with a groove below to provide a firm grip. In some cases