An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c28.105

v2.c28.105

While the lower levels of Stratum III ceramically form a family group with Stratum IV, the upper levels show strong affinities with the upper strata. The guide types are all handmade. The mould-made decorated vessel appears in the last two stages of occupation and show a distinct refinement in potting and decoration. The best guide-characteristics are found in the finer jars having two or three cordons with ribbings or ridges demarcating their limits and showing on the reserved bands a polished red ground and on the decorated bands designs such as beads or fish-scales in relief. Powdered mica is sometimes used as a wash on the decorated bands. A medium-sized jar is shaped and decorated in relief with bristles in imitation of a young jack-fruit, with a reserved neck portion showing a polished red ground.