History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c12.52
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c12.52
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c12.52
A vitreous paste seems to have been used for the glaze. Slabs of this material have been found at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. It resembles glass in some respects, and shows a smooth fracture ; but it is opaque An analysis of this vitreous paste by Sana Ullah shows its composition as follows