An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c25.s1.3

v1.c25.s1.3

Some of the symbols commonly found on the pottery of the various periods may be classified as: that resembling a trident; arrowhead; bow-and-arrow; two opposed triangles meeting at apex; V-, D-, W- and I-shaped forms; 'jambs' with 'lintel'; plus sign; sign of multiplication; circle; circle cut by a vertical or a horizontal or both kinds of lines; parallel loops; zigzags of various kinds; parallel vertical lines in groups of two, four and five, sometimes cut by a transverse line, criss-cross pattern; cross with balls at four ends; coniferous trees; sun with rays; deer; and fish.