| Title | मृद्भाण्ड - Mridbhāṇḍa (Pottery)मृद्भाण्ड Mridbhāṇḍa |
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| Description | Mridbhāṇḍa (Pottery), crafted from clay and fired at temperatures between 600-1200°C, served as essential containers and utilitarian objects. The firing temperature and clay composition influenced its hardness and porosity. Glazes, when present, enhanced impermeability. |
| Tags | Pottery Ceramics Mridbhanda Clay Terracotta मृद्भाण्ड Earthenware Mridbhāṇḍa Kiln |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-519179861-20-11-25-MR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/pottery |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/pottery |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product Ceramic Material Artificial Stone |
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| Regions | Indus Valley Gangetic Plains South India Rajasthan Gujarat Uttar Pradesh Indus Valley Civilization |
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| Time Periods | Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1700 BCE) Medieval Period CE Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) 3rd millennium BCE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta Mauryan Chola |
| Sources | Clay deposits Riverbeds Pottery kilns specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Porosity: 5-30% Water absorption: 10-25% Firing temperature: 600-1200°C Compressive strength: Varies Firing temperature: 600-1300°C (type dependent) Porosity: 5-20% Compressive strength: 20-50 MPa Water absorption: Varies with firing temperature Hardness varies by firing temperature Water absorption Thermal shock resistance |
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| Uses | Storage vessels Cooking pots Roof tiles Drainage pipes Water containers Decorative objects Ritual objects |
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| Materials | मृतिका - Mritika (Clay) भस्म - Bhasma (Ash) रंग - Ranga (Glazes) चूना - Chunā (Lime) रंग - Rang (Dyes) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Styles | Indus Valley pottery Painted Grey Ware culture Ceramic arts Utilitarian objects |
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| Categories | Artifacts Utilitarian objects Functional objects Decorative arts Household items Religious objects Archaeological artifacts |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Pottery | Book | History and techniques of Indian pottery production |
| Pottery Traditions of India | Book | Details on pottery production and usage |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Niya Ruins Minfeng Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% |