History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.49

c15.s1.49

The pottery at Taxila (of circa 150-200 A.D.) was highly developed and sophisticated as can be judged from the quality and finish of the wares. They are characterised by the frequent employment of utilitarian devices, such as the pinched lips, handles, spouts, etc. There appears to be a predilection for flat and stable bases. With the exception of large storage jars the entire range of the pottery appears to be wheel-turned and made of well-levigated clay of fine or medium grain. The pots were fired in oxidizing conditions and burnt from dull red or greyish red to pink or light red in colour.