essay
The production technology of early pottery at Mehrgarh
mehrgarh: field reports 1974-1985 from neolithic times to the indus civilization • Karachi, 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.
- 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