An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.682

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Pd III (Middle of the 2nd century B.C. to the end of the 6th century A.D.), which in its earlier levels overlaps with Pd II and in the later levels with Pd IV, does not introduce any revolutionary change. The characteristic ceramic industries of the preceding Pd go into disuse and are replaced by a non-descript poorly made red ware. From the mid-levels and upwards have also been found sherds of the Red Polished Ware [11.23] in the patent sprinkler form and Kṣatrapa painted sherds, diversified by white and black bands on the shoulders. Among the other finds mention may be made of various objects of copper, iron and lead, noteworthy amongst which are a shaft-hole axe of iron [6.2] and two bells [6.3] of copper; querns and mullers [6.19]; a decorated soapstone casket [18.2]; beads of various materials; shell bangles showing pleasing variety of carved decoration; two terracotta human figurines including one of *aṅka-dhātrī* type [17.2]; bone styli [20.5] glass bangles and rings; and three coins, two of three tribal Ujjayinī type of *c.* 1st century B.C. and one of doubtful attribution but generally ascribable to *c.* 7th century A.D. from the top level.