A History of Agriculture in India v1.c27.s6: Northern Black Polished Ware

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The Buddhist period is characterized by a new type of pottery called Northern Black Polished Ware, which has a lustrous black surface. It is well fired, giving a metallic sound on being gently struck with a hammer. Its main sites are in the Punjab, Haryana and the Gangetic plain. Its centre of diffusion was the Gangetic plain. This pottery is superior to the Painted Grey Ware and is more durable.