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Mohenjo-daro,

Pakistan

 
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Indus pointed base goblets

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Pointed base goblets were probably disposed of after a single use

The pointed base results from rapid manufacture off a fast wheel and makes it easy for stacking in the kiln. The grooves around the body may serve as a simple decoration, but they also allow for a better grip.

Found only in the largest cities and towns, these cups appear to have been used once and
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J.M. Kenoyer

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