An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.21

v1.c9.s14.21

The sites of KAKORIA and KOLDIHAWA have been excavated by the Univ. of Allahabad, and almost identical antiquities have been obtained. Wattle and daub structures, circular or oval on plan (KOLDIHAWA) and mud walls have been brought to light. The ceramic assemblage comprises the red, black-slipped and black-and-red wares. The pots are usually wheel-thrown though handmade specimens are also met with. The red ware, the most prolific ceramic at these sites, is characterized by: the bowl, including the lipped and pedestalled varieties, with convex sides and everted rim; convex- or straight-sided dish with sagger or flat base; shallow dish; basin, including the lipped variety, with thickened rim; medium-sized vase; big storage jar; footed and perforated bowl or basin; and funnel-shaped lid with cylindrical or conical body. The types in the black-slipped ware include: the deep carinated, lipped or pedestalled bowl; dish with convex or straight side and flat or sagger base; small vase, basin with thickened rim; funnel-shaped lid with cylindrical body; and finally small measuring pot, the last from KAKORIA only. The shapes in the black-and-red ware comprise: the bowl including the pedestalled form; basin; vase; and straight-sided trough. Though in general the pottery is plain, decorations in the form of paintings (KOLDIHAWA only), incisions and applied patterns are also met with. The painting is confined to the red and black-and-red wares. In the red ware it is executed in black on the outer surface, the motifs being thick parallel horizontal bands, strokes and parallel lines (horizontal, vertical and oblique). The applied rope pattern is generally confined to the jars and troughs.