An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c28.81

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This Pd has yielded a large number of beads, clay being the most common material. These terracotta beads are largely handmade though some show regular striations indicating that these were possibly fashioned on a rotating needle. They are either plain or decorated with incised designs. These beads are so far unique in India though some of the designs are similar to those reported from w. Asia. Beads of semiprecious stones, shell, faïence and steatite do not show any unusual features, though the last two are only meagrely represented. Other finds include: terracotta skin-rubbers [18.4], ear-studs, toys, discs [6.7.3] and balls; stone balls, hammer-stones, mace-heads and mullers; bone points; and shell bangles.