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Geochemical Studies of the Ancient Indian Glazed Ware


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1 Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
2 Nanotechnology Application Centre and Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
 

The ancient Indian glazed pottery, which is often termed as northern black polished ware (NBPW), has a high lustrous finishing and it is closely related to the second urbanization in the Indian subcontinent. In this communication, an attempt has been made to review previous research related to manufacturing technology, especially the surface gloss and firing process, using SEM and EDS techniques. The objective of this communication is to address some of the problems relating to technological competence thus achieved at that point of time. NBPW was a specialized craft in ancient India, the competence of which gradually evolved.

Keywords

Geochemical Studies, Glazed Finish, Northern Black Polished Ware, Technological Competence.
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Siddharth Shankar Rai
Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
G. K. Rai
Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
Avinash C. Pandey
Nanotechnology Application Centre and Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
U. C. Chattopadhyaya
Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India

Abstract


The ancient Indian glazed pottery, which is often termed as northern black polished ware (NBPW), has a high lustrous finishing and it is closely related to the second urbanization in the Indian subcontinent. In this communication, an attempt has been made to review previous research related to manufacturing technology, especially the surface gloss and firing process, using SEM and EDS techniques. The objective of this communication is to address some of the problems relating to technological competence thus achieved at that point of time. NBPW was a specialized craft in ancient India, the competence of which gradually evolved.

Keywords


Geochemical Studies, Glazed Finish, Northern Black Polished Ware, Technological Competence.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv106%2Fi3%2F428-434