An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.t4.3

v1.c9.s18.t4.3

The ceramics of the period, all wheel-turned, consist of the Black-and-red Ware [11.15.3], Russet-coated Painted Ware [11.15], Red Polished Ware [11.23], slipped and plain red ware and black-slipped ware. The Black-and-red Ware is of the Megalithic fabric, thin to medium in section and salt-glazed. The common shapes are the bowl and dish. The Red Polished Ware, comparable with that found in w. India in corresponding levels, is of fine well-levigated clay with a smooth red slip and polish. The red-slipped ware, the predominant industry of the period, varying in colour from chocolate brown to deep red, is of medium to coarse fabric and thick in section. The globular jar, dish and spouted and handled vessel are seen in this ware. The plain red ware has no slip and is of coarse to medium fabric and is thick-sectioned. The disc-bottomed bowl with flaring-out sides, featureless rim, large dish, deep beaker and miniature vessel together with the lamp [6.11], are some of the shapes. The black-slipped ware is represented by the bowl, shallow dish, high-necked vessel, chalice, etc.