History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.61

c15.s1.61

The later group forms a large variety and belongs to the period ranging between 350 and 1100 A.D. The objects show utilitarian devices borrowed from earlier models They are predominantly wheel-made with a fair percentage of mould-made pots They are common red wares with red or reddish slip. Vessels of special types are mica-dusted to impart a lustrous and metallic surface. A fairly large number of specimens shows a polished red surface. Decoration consists mostly of rectilinear or curvilinear geometrical patterns, spirals, zigzags and pendants of various types. They are imprinted by moulds or stamps, or are incised with blunt points. The painted specimens of this group show simple designs of narrow or broad bands in black pigment on red grounds.