An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.123

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**Bahurupa**, Dt Dhule, on the n. bank of the Tapti, explored by the Prehistory Branch, ASI, which brought to light a considerable number of microliths (*IAR 1958-9*, pp. 22-4). Subsequently excavation confined to two trenches has revealed a 45 cm thick Chalcolithic deposit [4.14.6] largely disturbed by pits (*IAR 1959-60*, p. 34). The pottery comprises the typical Chalcolithic red and brownish ware bearing geometrical, animal and fish motifs in black, purple or chocolate colours. A shallow dish with bevelled rim, high-necked jar and lid are some of the important yields in the red variety, while a few specimens of burnished grey and black wares with the paring technique have also come to light along with a type of black and grey ware having vertical strokes and dots painted inside. The site has also yielded a few microliths on agate and chalcedony representing microblade cores, parallel-sided blades, tiny backed blades, crescents and awl points. The microliths and other materials available on the surface, i.e., fluted cores, simple and retouched blades, points, etc., and nodules and flakes and chalcedony, agate and some siliceous materials would indicate that Bahurupa was possibly a factory site for making microlithic tools. —A. BANERJI