An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c28.498

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*Pds V to VII* (c 50 B.C.-A.D. 1600). A limited area belonging to the post-NBPW has been excavated, though extensive excavation has now been started. Pd V is characterized by the absence of the grey ware, NBPW and black-slipped ware and is represented exclusively by a red-ware industry. While most of the shapes and other features of the red ware seen in Pd IV continue, many new shapes in pots and pans are introduced, the typical of them being the elongated carinated vase bearing fine slip, bottle, inkpot-like lid, etc. The houses are better planned and larger in size. An interesting house complex of burnt brick along with several floor levels and covered drains belonging to the early phase had been unearthed. Beautiful terracotta human and animal figures, beads, copper objects, coins of the Kushan kings and iron tools are other interesting finds of the Pd.