Wares Flashcards
1
Q
Northern black polished ware characteristics?
A
- well levigated clay,
- fast wheel and
- well fired NBP ware.
- Deluxe ware
- Types: mono& Bichrome
2
Q
Buff ware - association and description.
A
- Associated mainly with the Bhirrana Pottery
- Bhirrana in Haryana.
- Oldest Pre-harappan Neolithic (9000yrs ago) - Me- it’s matte beige and painted with decoration .
3
Q
Painted Grey ware - Characteristics
A
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Iron Age Pottery
- 1200-500 BCE ⛏️🩶 - HIGH QUALITY CLAY - Fine grained, smooth, wheel/ hand made.
- Perforated pieces, Open bowls n dishes.
- Black paint Geometric patterns, checkered, floral, sum symbols.
4
Q
Andra ware found in Arikkamedu and Brahmagiri is now known as ?
A
Russet coated painted ware (RPCW)
- PLACE: Deccan and S.India
- TIME: 4th BCE- Medival
{Early Historic Period}
– PAINT: Black or white
• Wheeler = Andra ware 1947
• B.Tapar= RCPW