What materials were typically used for decorative motifs on Harappan pottery?

Manganese and carbon-based pigments were often used to create the distinct black patterns over the red iron-rich clay slip.

Indus Valley Civilization Arts

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which colour was commonly used in the Harappan Pottery?

Red was the color commonly used as the base for Harappan pottery, often decorated with black painted designs. This 'Red and Black' ware is a hallmark of Indus Valley craft.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_1995_92 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part I