essay

The production technology of early pottery at Mehrgarh

mehrgarh: field reports 1974-1985 from neolithic times to the indus civilizationKarachi, Pakistan • Published In 1995 • Pages: 648-661

By: Vandiver, Pamela B..

Abstract
The author examined coarse-ware and fine-ware ceramics from Periods I-III at Mehrgarh for evidence of manufacturing methods. Construction techniques were similar to those used in Iraq and Iran, indicating interregional communication. Additionally, the author experimented with replicating the techniques.
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Comparative evidence
Experimental data
Acculturation and culture contact
tradition
Early Indus
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2015
Field Date
1984, 1986
Coverage Date
10000-5500 BP
Coverage Place
Mehrgarh, Balochistan, Pakistan
Notes
by Pamela B. Vandiver
Includes bibliographical references (p. 652)
LCCN
96930790
LCSH
Neolithic period--Pakistan--Balochistan
Copper age--Pakistan--Balochistan
Excavations (Archaeology)--Pakistan--Balochistan
Mehrgarh Site (Pakistan)
Balochistan (Pakistan)--Antiquities