An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c40.481

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*Pd V*, early 2nd century B.C. to late 3rd century A.D. The Śuṅga and Kushan levels have eight structural phases, the use of baked brick (39 × 23 × 5·5 and 29 × 23 × 5·5 cm) being common. A covered drain, four-armed and two-armed hearths and a cistern, 50 × 43 × 20 cm, perhaps for offering oblations, are the other structural remains. The pottery is typical of the age: the bowl; lid-*cum*-bowl, lipped bowl with small spout; and pottery stamped with *tri-ratna*, and *svastika* designs. Terracotta human figurines with elaborate coiffure and jewellery including a couple in amorous pose and the goddess Vasudhārā, animal figurines of the horse and bull, toy carts, skin-rubbers [18.4], antimony rods [18.1], bangles of shell, glass, etc., a pottery’s stamp, coins of Mitra rulers of Mathura and beads of terracotta and shell and glass are the other finds.