| Title | पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल - Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile (Terracotta Tile)पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile |
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| Description | पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल - Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile (Terracotta Tile) is a fired clay product used for roofing and flooring. Fired at 800-1000°C, it exhibits low porosity (5-10%) and moderate compressive strength (20-40 MPa). Regional variations in shape and color are common. |
| Tags | Terracotta Tile Clay Mruttikā Phalak Brick Roofing टेराकोटा Terakota Fired Ceramic Terākōṭā Flooring Clay Tile पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile Terracotta Tile |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-793104342-20-11-25-PE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/terracotta-tile |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/terracotta-tile |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product Tile Clay |
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| Regions | West Bengal Tamil Nadu Kerala Bengal Gujarat |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern Gupta Period (4th-6th century CE) Bengal Sultanate (14th-16th century CE) Ancient times Medieval Period CE Modern times Ancient Times |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Bengal Sultanate Maurya Chola Vijayanagara Various |
| Sources | Clay pits (various locations) Tile factories (various locations) Local clay deposits Brick kilns Clay pits Tile factories Local clay pits Clay deposits (various locations) Brick kilns (various locations) Tile kilns |
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| Properties | Porosity: 15-20% Firing temperature: 900-1100°C Compressive strength: 20-30 MPa Water absorption: 10-15% Porosity: 15-25% Water absorption: 10-20% Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.5 W/mK Firing temperature: 900-1100 °C Flexural strength: 15-30 MPa Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.2 W/mK Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Water absorption: 5-10% Density: 1800-2400 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.2 W/mK |
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| Uses | Roofing Flooring Cladding Decorative elements Wall cladding Decorative panels Drainage pipes Sculptures |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) रेती - Retī (Sand) मिट्टी - Mitti (Clay) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) रेती - Reti (Sand) रेत - Ret (Sand) Laterite Clay चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) (for bedding) लकड़ी - Lakadee (Wood) (for roof structure) |
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| Styles | Bengal architecture Kerala architecture Bengal terracotta architecture style South Indian temple architecture Bengal architecture style South Indian architecture style Temple architecture Bengal terracotta architecture Traditional Indian architecture Bengal terracotta temple architecture Traditional South Indian architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Residential buildings House Roof Residential Buildings Public Buildings Temples Public buildings Roofing Temple roofs Courtyards |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Building Materials of India | Book | Terracotta tile production |
| Terracotta Art of Bengal | Book | Techniques and conservation |
| Traditional Roofing Materials of India | Technical Report | Terracotta tile specifications |
| Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Publications | Research Paper | Terracotta tile manufacturing and properties |
| Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute publications | Technical Report | Terracotta tile properties and manufacturing |
| Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute Publications | Technical Report | Terracotta properties and manufacturing |
| Terracotta Art of Bengal | Book | Details on terracotta tile production and use in Bengal |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple The Basin | Secondary | 100% |