An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.80

v2.c42.80

The ceramics of the Megalithic culture consists of the Black-and-red Ware and all-black and red wares. Besides a coarse red ware painted in chocolate or lightbrown exclusively on the outside in the habitation and in orange pigment in burials has also been noticed. The painted designs though elementary and ‘without any proper scheme’ include among others human and floral designs. In the late levels occurs the Russet-coated Painted Ware [11.22], the diagnostic ceramic of the early historical period. Nail and finger incisions, palm leaves, wavy lines, triangular notches, etc., form the incised, applied and stamped decorations.