Keywords: Pottery,
Civilizational Hallmark,
Indus Valley.
Description: Historical Signififcance :- Pottery is the most prolific find at all Harappan sites. These consist of a large number of pots, whole and fragmented, which are of various shapes and sizes. Some of these are even decorated with paints. The finding of such a kind indicates the presence of an economically thriving civilization which not only caters to the need for the storage of the surplus but also has a section of its population dedicated to the making and decoration of the pots. The painting of these pots is another civilizational hallmark of the Indus Valley.
Cultural Significance :- The purpose of the perforated jar is not clear. Perhaps these were used inside large bowls and were wrapped in cloth to serve as a strainer.
Artistic Significance :- The perforated pot is an example of excellent workmanship and technique. It is made of well-levigated or smoothened clay. It is fast-wheel turned and is kiln baked. Its flat base suggests its utilitarian purpose. The perforations have been made by pushing a stick through the damp clay from the outside so that the blurred edge is left on the inside of the hole.
Source: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai
Type: Pottery
Received From: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai
DC Field | Value |
dc.description | Historical Signififcance :- Pottery is the most prolific find at all Harappan sites. These consist of a large number of pots, whole and fragmented, which are of various shapes and sizes. Some of these are even decorated with paints. The finding of such a kind indicates the presence of an economically thriving civilization which not only caters to the need for the storage of the surplus but also has a section of its population dedicated to the making and decoration of the pots. The painting of these pots is another civilizational hallmark of the Indus Valley. Cultural Significance :- The purpose of the perforated jar is not clear. Perhaps these were used inside large bowls and were wrapped in cloth to serve as a strainer. Artistic Significance :- The perforated pot is an example of excellent workmanship and technique. It is made of well-levigated or smoothened clay. It is fast-wheel turned and is kiln baked. Its flat base suggests its utilitarian purpose. The perforations have been made by pushing a stick through the damp clay from the outside so that the blurred edge is left on the inside of the hole. |
dc.source | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai |
dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
dc.subject | Pottery, Civilizational Hallmark, Indus Valley. |
dc.type | Pottery |
dc.format.medium | image |
DC Field | Value |
dc.description | Historical Signififcance :- Pottery is the most prolific find at all Harappan sites. These consist of a large number of pots, whole and fragmented, which are of various shapes and sizes. Some of these are even decorated with paints. The finding of such a kind indicates the presence of an economically thriving civilization which not only caters to the need for the storage of the surplus but also has a section of its population dedicated to the making and decoration of the pots. The painting of these pots is another civilizational hallmark of the Indus Valley. Cultural Significance :- The purpose of the perforated jar is not clear. Perhaps these were used inside large bowls and were wrapped in cloth to serve as a strainer. Artistic Significance :- The perforated pot is an example of excellent workmanship and technique. It is made of well-levigated or smoothened clay. It is fast-wheel turned and is kiln baked. Its flat base suggests its utilitarian purpose. The perforations have been made by pushing a stick through the damp clay from the outside so that the blurred edge is left on the inside of the hole. |
dc.source | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai |
dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
dc.subject | Pottery, Civilizational Hallmark, Indus Valley. |
dc.type | Pottery |
dc.format.medium | image |