Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c11.s13.5

v1.c11.s13.5

From external examination, two faience objects, both from the DK Area, appeared to have been moulded from a crystalline, siliceous material like the faience of ancient Egypt. Hamid reports, that the body material of these two objects is steatite which has all the appearance of having been artificially crushed. The technique of moulding, glazing and firing in this particular case must have been essentially the same as in other faience objects. The relatively small production of water is significant, as it shows the effect of heat. Hamid's analysis is: