An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.98

v2.c29.98

Pd III (c. 300 B.C. to A.D 100) had two Sub-pds. In Sub-pd A the variants of the black-and-red ware, abundant in the preceding Pd disappeared, but the main were contained alongside the NBPW and a gritty red-slipped ware with crackled surface, occasionally marked with graffiti [20.1]. Beads of agate, carnelian and crystal and bangles of shell were also found, as also a circular copper mirror [18.5] with handle and iron nails and bone points with tangs. A floor made of rammed pebbles with post-holes was the only structural relic, besides deep ring-wells [14.5]. Sub-pd B was characterized by a still more gritty red ware, but the technique of burnishing deteriorated in the local ware. The Red Polished Ware [11.23] made its appearance. Two-holed tiles [14.6.4], common to both the Sub-pds, together with iron nails, indicate the use of roofs with tiles fixed to wooden rafters by means of iron nails. Etched beads of carnelian were found. Votive tanks [12.11] also made their appearance.