An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.224

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Pd I (*c.* 2500-2300 B.C.) is indicated by the existence of well-planned houses made of kiln-burnt and moulded brick. Within these structures are found a number of oval and circular hearths as also ovens and circular silos, which might have been used either as storage jars or for the disposal of refuse. In technique, decoration and general appearance the pottery may be divided into two broad groups: one is thin and light in fabric with pink or buff colour and is elaborately painted in black. White pigment has been used to give prominence to the principal motifs which include geometric, stylized, abstract and realistic designs. The irregular markings noticeable on the sherds may be due to their having been manufactured on slow wheel. The shapes comprise the vase and jar. The second group represents a finer variety of pottery marked by a superior texture and surface treatment. It is probably made on fast wheel and is comparable with the Harappa ceramics [11.3] in fineness. The types include the dish-on-stand, basin, trough, jar, vase and bowl of various shapes and sizes, mostly painted in black. The pottery assemblage is akin to that of SOTHI/KALIBANGAN I. The small finds comprise beads of gold, semiprecious stones, terracotta and steatite and bangles made of clay, shell, faïence and copper. A blade of chalcedony has also been found.