| Title | मृत्तिका - Mrittika (Ceramic)मृत्तिका Mrittika |
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| Description | मृत्तिका - Mrittika (Ceramic) includes terracotta tiles and pottery. Terracotta tiles, fired at 800-1000°C, have a water absorption rate of 5-15% and compressive strength of 20-40 MPa. Used for roofing and flooring. |
| Tags | मृत्तिका Mrittika Ceramic Terracotta Tile Pottery Clay |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-031036990-20-11-25-MI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/ceramic |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/ceramic |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Earthenware Stoneware |
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| Regions | West Bengal Tamil Nadu Gujarat |
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| Time Periods | Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1700 BCE) Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Indus Valley Civilization Chola |
| Sources | Clay deposits near riverbeds |
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| Properties | Water absorption: 5-15% (terracotta) Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa (terracotta) Firing temperature: 800-1000°C (terracotta) Density: 1800-2200 kg/m³ |
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| Uses | Roofing tiles Flooring tiles Pottery Decorative elements |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime) Kāshtha (Wood) |
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| Styles | Bengal terracotta temples South Indian temples |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Residential buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Terracotta Art of Bengal | Book | Detailed study of terracotta techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hulbuk Palace Complex Vose Tajikistan | Primary | 100% |