| Title | पक्व मृत्तिका फलक - Pakva Mrittikā Phalaka (Terracotta Tiles)पक्व मृत्तिका फलक Pakva Mrittikā Phalaka |
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| Description | Pakva Mrittikā Phalaka (Terracotta Tiles) are fired clay tiles used for roofing, flooring, and decoration. The clay composition, firing temperature, and tile shape vary regionally, influencing their durability and appearance. |
| Tags | टेराकोटा Terākōṭā Terracotta Tiles Clay Roofing Clay Tiles Mrittikā Khaprail Fired Clay |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-705193032-20-11-25-PR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/terracotta-tiles |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/terracotta-tiles |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product Roofing Material Fired Clay |
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| Regions | West Bengal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Bengal Kerala Odisha |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period Medieval Period CE Ancient times Colonial Period |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta Chola Sunga Regional dynasties |
| Sources | Local clay deposits Tile factories in Bengal region Local clay deposits near riverbeds Specific kilns in tile-producing villages |
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| Properties | Water absorption: 15-25% Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 1.1-1.5 W/mK Firing temperature: 800-1000°C Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Porosity: 15-25% Water absorption: 8-15% Firing temperature: 800-1100°C Flexural strength: 5-15 MPa |
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| Uses | Roofing Flooring Wall cladding Decorative elements Decorative panels Drainage systems |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) लकड़ी - Lakadee (Wood) Kāshtha (Wood) for roof structure चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) for bedding and pointing Bamboo for scaffolding |
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| Styles | Bengal architecture style South Indian temple architecture style Bengal terracotta architecture Kerala roof architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Residential Buildings Residential buildings Public buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Terracotta Art of Bengal | Book | Technical aspects of terracotta production |
| Terracotta Art of Bengal | Book | Manufacturing and application |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Maa Tara Tarini Temple Ganjam | Primary | 100% |