An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c44.492

v2.c44.492

Sub-pd IV B is heralded among other art vogues by the Kushan human figurines in terracotta with fine folds of drapery. An interesting example of the bronze art is provided by a figure of a Brāhmaṇa, wearing the sacred thread (*yajñopavīta*) on the body and turban of the head. Characteristic shapes in red ware that came into vogue now are: the flattish cooking pan with lugged or looped handle; lid with ‘inkpot’ type holder [20.2]; bowl with slightly incurved pointed rim; carinated cooking pot (*hāṇḍī*) with externally beaked rim; tumbler, often with constricted waist and sagger base below carinated lower profile; and the long-necked hole-mouthed sprinkler. Some of the sophisticated pedestalled cups suggest Greek influence, as seen in similar pottery at Taxila.