[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.c21.s12.7 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s12.7 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s12.7 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c21.s12.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12.7) Some important ancient Indian wares like the PGW \[11.14\], Black-slipped Ware \[11.13\] and NBPW \[11.16\] were baked in a reducing atmosphere. Even now a group of potters produces a shining black pottery similar in appearance to the NBPW. They use the following simple technique: they stack their sun-dried ware inside a large-mouthed, thick-walled, well-baked jar; the space inside the vessels and between them is filled with goat droppings; and then the jar is sealed with several layers of clay and cloth to make it completely air-tight. The pottery in the jar is then baked in \*gajaput\* fire. \[See also 11.16.\] - [Previous: v1.c21.s12.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12.6) - [Next: v1.c21.s12.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12.8) - [Up: v1.c21.s12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c21.s12.7) · Pramāṇa