An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c44.110

v2.c44.110

The distinctive feature of Sub-pd C is the emergence of coarse grey ware and the deterioration in the quality of the NBPW. The red ware industry reveals certain new types which does not occur in the preceding Sub-pds. The following new shapes are observed: pear-shaped vase with variants; pan (*karāhī*) with applied loop handles on either side; carinated *hāṇḍī* with featureless rim; dish with sagger base; and shallow bowl with flat base. The black-and-red ware is almost negligible in these deposits. Several terracotta ring-wells [14.15] form the structural remains. The other objects of the preceding Sub-pd continue although their frequency is less and their types restricted. The use of mould for human shapes is evidenced for the first time. In some cases a moulded head joined to a handmade body shows an uncanny animal-like face with partly preserved bust in several cases. The Sub-pd is rich in the yield of several uninscribed copper cast coins [3.1], the earlier ones being from the mid-levels.