An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c39.201

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Pd II which commenced without any break is characterized by the presence of iron from the very beginning, though the earlier cultural traditions largely continue. Microlithic tools, lunates being more common, are used side by side with iron tools. Finished objects of iron such as arrowheads, spearheads, chisels as well as large quantities of iron ore testify to the metallurgical attainment of the people. Copper is also represented by a fish-hook, bangle pieces and rings; copper slag [16.9.4] is also available. The ceramic tradition of the earlier period continues but the fabric becomes coarser. The paintings are executed in black pigment on red and on black-slipped [11.13] wares. The designs consist of rows of vertical short wavy lines in groups and smudgy strokes within grooved horizontal lines. A new feature is the occurrence of grey ware with typical shapes bearing close similarity to those of the PGW [11.14]. Clay daubs testify to the continued mode of house building of the iron-using people. This Pd also ended in conflagration. It is dated to *c.* 750 B.C. by ¹⁴C method.