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Some specialized ceramic studies at Harappa

harappa excavations, 1986-1990: a multidisciplinary approach to third millenium urbanism (3) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 61-69

By: Dales, George F..

Abstract
Excavations at Harappa created opportunities to test hypotheses concerning ceramic technology there. The author describes ongoing studies, noting a shift from decorated to plain pottery in graves and the unusual way female figurines were made.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Experimental data
Organization and analysis of results of research
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Visual arts
Ornament
tradition
Mature 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; 2016
Field Date
1986-1990
Coverage Date
5300-3500 BP
Coverage Place
Harappa, Punjab, Pakistan
Notes
George F. Dales
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69)
LCCN
91039504
LCSH
Excavations (Archaeology)--Pakistan
Harappa Site (Pakistan)