An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.794

v2.c45.794

The pottery of Siswal B is distinguished from the earlier one by more evolved shapes and designs in an otherwise Siswal ceramic tradition. Almost all the fabrics of Siswal A continue to be in use but the use of white pigment on Fabric A vases disappears and the vessels are now painted only with black pigment. It is better potted and more sturdy. The pottery also undergoes typological modifications. Moreover it is associated with the typical mature Harappa pottery types which are limited in number and are confined to the storage jar, S-shaped jar, vase with footed base, perforated jar, dish-on-stand, etc., all characteristic of the classical Harappa tradition.