History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c15.s4.t4: Lustrous Red Ware

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The Lustrous Red Ware, a ceramic derived from the Harappan, is almost contemporaneous with the Jorwe ware. It occurs in Gujarat in the post-Harappan levels (AI, WS. 18-19, 1963, p.136, fig.34, pl.XXII). The lustre, according to B.B. Lal is the result of smooth burnishing with pebbles of haematite when the pot was in the green state. This left a fine powder of iron oxide securely adhering to the surface. The pot was then fired in oxidising conditions.