An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c44.113

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*Pd IV*. Dated from c. 300-700, the Pd is noted for a lesser number of but still important structures, the noteworthy of them being two square *kuṇḍas* with widening sides, a brick-edged platform associated with an apsidal structure, a kitchen with an oven and storage jars. An easily identifiable pottery is the Red Polished Ware [11.23] with the long-necked sprinkler as the main type. Sealings bearing respectively the inscriptions *Pakhikula* and *Govindasvāmī* and four gold coins of Candragupta, Kumāragupta I and Skandagupta and other tiny gold objects have been found in a pot. Among other objects is a terracotta human figurine of a deity showing elaborate arrangement for *abhiṣeka* and a unique red-ware handled bowl recovered from the inside of a room. The Pd is particularly rich in the yield of terracotta animal figurines which include those of the bull, elephant, dog, horse, lion, rhinoceros, tortoise, bear, etc. Terracotta human figurines show a remarkable growth of this art. No other age is able to stand comparison to the Pd in the richness of its products both in quality and quantity. The figurines are mostly mould-made and sometimes show traces of paint. Beautiful male and female heads show a variety of fashionable hair-dress.