[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v2.c45.792 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.792 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.792 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c45.792](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.792) The pottery of Siswal A can be broadly classified into red, buff, grey, black-and-red and handmade dull-red wares. The red ware comprises Fabrics A to D and the buff and grey ware Fabrics E and F respectively of KALIBANGAN I. The black-and-red ware is confined to the early levels and only a single shape of bowl has been recovered. Fabric A a thin gritty ware potted on light wheel and generally burnt to a grey core. It is painted with black and white designs over a matt red or pinkish surface. The main shapes in this fabric include the \*loṭā\*-shaped vase, vase with loop handle, basin and jar. The bowl is provided with a ring base while the basin and trough have pedestal bases. The vase generally has a wide mouth and the bowl is shallower as compared to its counterpart in KALIBANGAN I. Fabric B is limited in quantity and is distinguished by a rusticated lower surface on the exterior. The upper part of the vessels is treated with slip. Fabric C is a well-potted ware treated with red slip and painted with black designs. The fabric is akin to the Harappa \[11.3\] and might represent the pottery of the elite. Fabric D comprises thick red ware sometimes rusticated on the exterior. The main shapes include the trough incised on the interior and sturdy storage jar. The handmade pottery comprises dull-red or buff ware. - [Previous: v2.c45.791](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.791) - [Next: v2.c45.793](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.793) - [Up: v2.c45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.792](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c45.792) · Pramāṇa