Globular Pots

"Four trial trenches were dug in site F in places which appeared most favourable for examination. One of them to the west of the main trench disclosed at the depth of about 8 feet a well-preserved water reservoir lined with brick and provided with a… >

This complete large storage jar may have been recovered from Mound E, as it has a number E.1. painted on the surface. Harappans often used this type of vessel for storing water or other items. Many such vessels have been recovered from both domestic… >

"It was at this point that the large earthen jar (No. A 233 of the list and photo. No. 2741) came to light. The contents of this vessel were a number of domes­tic earthenware utensils, a stone chess figure, etc." - Daya Ram Sahni, Annual Prog… >

This Period 4 globular pot (H99/8763-503) was found crushed beneath a fallen wall in Trench 43 (see image 59). The rough textured exterior was covered with a thick layer of blackened clay that indicates it was a type of cooking pot and not for water… >

Period 4 globular pot (H99/8763-503) from Trench 43 after reconstruction. (See images 59 & 60). >

Circular Hearth in eastern portion of trench A (f) from S.E. There is no mention of a circular granary from trench A(f), Mound F, in ARASI 1924-25. However, Sahni noted “two little circular structures paved in brick on a thick substratum of hard … >