History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c15.s5.2
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c15.s5.2
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The temperature required for such red wares is around 800°F. The bright red slip such as that on the Harappan pottery is said to be due to ferric oxide and the presence of manganese oxide in the pigment has made them black or dark brown.