Wares

Question 1

Northern black polished ware characteristics?

Answer 1

• well levigated clay,
• fast wheel and
• well fired NBP ware.
• Deluxe ware
• Types: mono& Bichrome

Question 2

Buff ware - association and description.

Answer 2

1. Associated mainly with the Bhirrana Pottery
2. Bhirrana in Haryana.
   - Oldest Pre-harappan Neolithic (9000yrs ago)
3. Me- it’s matte beige and painted with decoration .

Question 3

Painted Grey ware - Characteristics

Answer 3

1. Iron Age Pottery
   - 1200-500 BCE ⛏️🩶
2. HIGH QUALITY CLAY - Fine grained, smooth, wheel/ hand made.
3. Perforated pieces, Open bowls n dishes.
4. Black paint Geometric patterns, checkered, floral, sun symbols.

Question 4

Andra ware found in Arikkamedu and Brahmagiri is now known as ?

Answer 4

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