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CATALOGUE
or THE
PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES
FROM
ADICHANALLUR AND PERUMBAIR.
BY
ALEXANDER REA, f.s.a. (Scot.),
Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Southern Circle (Retired) /
ffonorary Assistant Superintendent, Government Museum,
Madras.
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PREFACE.
rilHE two important collections which form the subject of
-^ this catalogue were brought together as the result of
excavations conducted bj Mr. A. Rea, formerly Superintend-
ent of the Archgeological Survey of India, Southern Circle,
and are exhibited in an extension of the Prehistoric Gallery
of the Madras Government Museum which was specially
erected for their accommodation. Mr. Rea, for some time
prior to his retirement from the service of Government in
October 1913, was placed on special duty in connection with
the archaBological collections in the Museum, and the present
catalogue is one of the results of his work.
By far the more extensive of the two finds is that from
Adichanallur and other localities in the Tinnevelly or most
southern district of the Madras Presidency. The Adicha-
nallur site was first brought to notice in 1876, when it was
visited by Dr. Jagor of Berlin, who secured a considerable
number of articles for the Berlin Museum fiir Volkerkunde.
Further explorations were conducted in the winter of 1903-
1904, by M. Louis Lapicque of Paris, which resulted in
additional collections, and as a result of their examination.
M. Lapicque arrived at the conclusion that the remains
belonged to a Proto-Dra vidian race. A detailed investigation
of the sites was conducted by Mr. Rea, at intervals from 1899
to J 905, when the present collection and a large number of
duplicates were obtained. While admitting that the burial-
grounds might be of great antiquity, Mr. Rea was on the
whole disposed to think that they were of Pandyan origin and
might even have been in use after the commencement of the
Christian era.
The burial-ground at Adichanalliir covers an area of one
t hundred and fourteen acres and is the most extensive yet
discovered in. South India. The funeral urns were deposited
IV PREFAOR.
either singly, or more rarely in pairs, in pits excavated in
the solid rock or in the gravelly soil. In most cases only a
selection of bones appears to have been interred, and as there
are no evidences of cremation it seems probable that only
portions of the body were placed in each urn, a theory which
is supported by the small size of many of the latter and the
narrowness of their mouths.
The burial urns and other articles of pottery which
constitute the majority of the objects found at Adichanallur,
do not appear to differ in any important respect from similar
finds made in various other South Indian localities. Many of
the smaller vessels, some of which it may be remarked closely
resemble objects of prehistoric pottery found in Egypt {cf.
V. Bissing, Sitzgsb. d. Konigl. Bayer. Akad. d. Wissensch.
philos.-philol. u. hist. Kl., Jahrg. 1911, 6 Abh.) exhibit a
characteristic red and black polished surface, which was the
result of friction and not of a true fused glaze. The smaller
articles consist for the most part of ordinary domestic
utensils, together with stands of various kinds on which the
vessels requiring support were placed. Comparatively little
applied decoration is found and that practically confined to
the large urns. The domestic utensils were found both in the
interior of the urns and outside them, and as many contained
rice husks they were perhaps originally receptacles for grain
intended to serve as food for the spirits of the dead.
The most interesting of the Tinnevelly finds are, how-
ever, the objects in metal, as they exist in great variety, a
considerable amount of skill has been exercised in their
manufacture, and many"are of hitherto unknown design. The
majority are of iron, but a fair number occur in bronze, and
the uses to which some of the more complicated articles
were put are still somewhat conjectural. The only objects
discovered in any of the precious metals are oval frontlets of
gold leaf, which were probably tied round the forehead in
the case of certain of the dead, possibly those of rank or
importance.
i
PREFACE. f
The iron articles include swords, daggers, spear-heads,
arrow-heads and other weapons used in warfare or in hunting,
agricultural implements resembling the modern *' mammutti,"
though it is by no means certain that they were originally
fixed at right angles to the shaft, and others more difficult to
classify such as tridents two or three feet in length, and the
peculiar " hangers " probably used for the suspension of iron
saucer lamps of which several were found. The weapons and
implements appear to have been inserted point downwards in
the earth by the persons present at the interment.
Though much fewer in number, the bronze articles are
executed with higher skill than those in iron, and unlike the
latter which appear to have been made for purely utilitarian
purposes, comprise objects which can only have been intended
for ornament, and thus afford the best available evidence of
the art of the people who fashioned them. This particularly
applies to the numerous representations of animals, usually
arranged in radiating rows on complicated metal frame-
works some of which apparently formed supports for
spherical vessels, while others were elaborately decorated lids.
Although the workmanship is crude the animals can be
readily identified, and special attention may be directed to a
spirited representation of a village dog (No. 105), which,
although found isolated, probably formed part of one of these
peculiar ornaments. It is worthy of note that the cow and
other animals specially distinctive of Hindu mythology are
not represented. The buffalo appears to have been most gene-
rally selected, and this animal still plays an all-important part
in the religions ritual of the Todas, a Dravidian tribe long
isolated on the Nilgiri Hills. In the room adjoining that in
which the present collection is exhibited, will be found numer-
ous objects in pottery, iron and bronze, discovered by
Mr. J. W. B reeks, a former Commissioner of the Nilgiris, in
the cairns and barrows of those hills, which this investi-
gator believed to be of early Toda origin (c/. *' An Account
of the Primitive Tribes and Monuments of the Nilagiris. By
Vl PREFACE.
J. W. Breeks. London, 1873," and '* Government Museum,
Madras. Catalogue of the Preliistoric Antiquities. By
R. Bruce-Foote. Madras, 1901 " ). The Nilgiri animal figures,
which include the bufPalo, exist only in clay and are distinctly
coarse in execution ; while they were probably used in most
cases to decorate the lids of vessels, the nature of the mateiial
used prevented any attempt at elaboration in design, such as
occurs in the Adichanallur lids. In other respects, however,
there is no great similarity between the Tinnevelly and
Nilgiri exhibits. The remaining articles in bronze from
Adichanallur comprise personal ornaments and domestic
utensils, including the peculiar " sieve cups " or strainers, but
no weapons or implements appear to have been fashioned in
this metal.
The human remains found in the urns include a number
of skulls and other bones which are still in a fair state of
preservation. Mr. E. Thurston's measurements of six of the
most perfect skulls are quoted by Mr. Rea, and it is hoped
that a detailed account of the osteological specimens will
eventually be published.
The second and smaller collection, included in the present
catalogue, comprises prehistoric remains from the neighbour-
hood of Perumbair, in the Chingleput district, about fifty
miles south of Madras, obtained by Mr. Rea, as the result of
excavations which he conducted from 190'.1 to 1908. Here, as
in many other localities in the Madras Presidency, the ancient
burial sites are indicated on the surface by circles of rough
stone boulders, and in the centre of each circle at a depth
of from two to seven feet, was found either a pyriform urn
or an earthenware cist. The urns belong to a type of which
the Museum previously possessed specimens from various
South Indian localities, while the more unusual cists resemble
those found at Pallavaram, eleven miles south of Madras, but
differ from the latter in generally possessing a greater
number of legs or supports. The subsidiary articles, which
were found both inside and near the burial receptacles, consist
PREPAOE. Vll
for the most part of pottery, but stone objects, mostly
suitable for grinding, a few iron implements and some chank
shell ornaments were also discovered. The pottery is of a
distinctly coarser fabric than that of the Adichanalliir find.
The long earthenware cists or sarcophagi, of which
seven are exhibited, appear originally to have been furnished
with perforated arched lids, two of which are preserved in
situ. The nature of the soil at Perumbair has not been favour-
able for the preservation either of the pottery or of the
human remains, and the bones are all in a more or less frag-
mentary condition In one case Mr. Rea obtained evidence
of what appeared to be a comparatively modern interment
in this prehistoric cemetery, and the theory that the site
continued to be so used in later times, is supported by the
discovery of a small stone image of Gane^a which was found
buried in the soil.
Illustrated articles by Mr. Rea on the Adichanalliir
antiquities, will be found in the Annual Reports of the
Archaeological Survey of India, for 1902-03 and 1903-04,
and on those from Perumbair in the Report for 1908-09.
J. R. HENDERSON,
October 1914. Supt.y Madras Govt. Museum-
IZ
GLOSSARY OF INDIAN TEKMS USED.
1. Agal. — Small s lucer.Iike lamp, with a beak for the wick.
2. Bdjtni, — Small cap like veBsel.
8. Jddi. — Globnlar vessel resembling a jar.
4. falayam.— Small globular ve8<<el, with narrow month ; for holding oil, etc.
6. Kinnam. — Small wide-monthed vessel for holding liquids.
6. Kwjam. — Vessel used for bringing water from a distance, with raised neck.
7. Kv4uva%. — Elongated Teeael with a narrow month ; used for preparing broths.
8. Kunddn. — Broad-mouthed globnlar vessel for the storage of liquids.
9. Kundu Bdgiiji. — Similar to No. 2 but smaller.
10. Kundu Monihai. — Tumbler-like, with a fiat or conical base, wide month and
depressed neck ; for holding liquids.
11. Madakku. — Similar to No. 8, but month broader and thick rim ; for preparing
soups, etc.
12. Maikkinnam. — Small cnp for keeping "mat," i.e., a black ointment for the eye.
18 Jfam mufti. --This resembles a modern spade, but has the blade at right angles
to the handle.
14. Marakkdl. — Similar to No. 8, but higher ; for measuring grain.
15. Maravai. — Elongated vessel for the storage of fluids.
16. Mondai. — Vessel with a flat base, wide mouth and raised neck ; used for
storing liquids.
17. Mudi, — Lid or covering.
18. Mukku Kinnam. — Same as No. 5, but with a spout.
Id. ilusai. — Similar to No. 15, but sometimes longer.
20. Fdli. — A rained ringstand-like vessel, used in Hindu families on marriage
occapions for the sowing of different seeds.
21. Palldi. — Similar to No. 4, but larger in size ; for holding a large quantity of
liquid.
22. Panax. — Large globular vessel, for the storage of water or other household
necessaries.
28. Saruvaiatti.— Small wide-mouthed vessel, used in Hindu families for cooking
purposes .
24. Saffi. — Same as No. 23, but larger in size.
25. Sithai.— Besembles No. 8, but globular and slightly elongated at the bottom,
with narrow mouth.
26. Sombu. — A small globular vessel, with raised neck ; for holding liquids.
27. Sojypu. — Toys of different kinds and shapes.
28. Sorakkdi-lottd. — A tumbler with a large central depressed groove ; for holding
water for drinking purposes.
29. Sulam. — This resembles a single blade of a trident.
30. Tdlam, — Circular or oval plate for holding cooked rice.
31. TavaZai.— Similar to No. 26, but with broader mouth and body; for keeping
water, etc.
82. Tm'iJiam.— Trident.
88. Tdndi. — Similar to No. 22, but with conical bottom and narrow neck ; fcr bring
ing wdter from a distance.
84. Uruli. — Broad-mouthed vessel for cooking purposes, etc
85. Vnali. — Same as No 84 but larger in size.
h
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.
Fig
Figure.
PI
... Plate.
L
... Length.
B
..
... Breadth.
D
... Diameter.
H
... Height.
E
...
... Radius.
M/D
... Mouth Diameter.
o<»
... Circumference.
©oe at m.b.
... Circumference at middle belt.
D.G.'s Annual
..
... Annual Report of the ArchaBo-
logical Survey of India.
Animal Report of A.D Annual Report of the Arcbeso-
logioal Survey, Southern
Oircle.
XI u
CONTENTS.
t*re{aoe
Glossary of Indian terms used ... ... ... ... ••.
List of Abbreviations
Introduction to Tinnevelly Prehistoric Antiquities
fGold
... Bronze
Catalogue of Tinnevelly Frehistorio Antiquities ... <
Iron...
^Pottery
Introduction to Pemmbair Prehistoric Antiquities ..
Catalogue of Perumbair Prehistoric Antiquities — Pottery
Plates.
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TINNEYELLY PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
INTRODCrCTION.*
The site at Adichanallur stands on the right bank of the Tambara-
parni river, about two tniles west of the town of Srivaikuntam in the
Tinnevelly district. It was first brought to notice in 1876, when it
was visited by Dr. Jagor of Berlin, accompanied by Mr. Stuart, the
Acting Collector of Tinnevelly, and by the District Engineer.
The Collector, in a letter to Government.t said : — " We com-
menced excavations in the side of a hill consisting chiefly of quartz
gravel with boulders of the same material and resting on gneiss rock
and within a superficial area of twenty-five or thirty square yards, we
discovered from twenty to thirty baked earthen pots varying in size
from three feet nine by three feet six down to ten inches either way, of
very various shapes, and of shapes in most cases more elegant and of
a better manufacture than any one sees at the present day in the
bazaars.
" These pots, when examined, were found to contain, besides earth,
gravel and stones, a variety of objects of great interest to the anti-
quarian, the ethnologist, and to science generally.
" Upwards of fifty kinds of baked earthenware utensils of all sizes
and shapes, a considerable number of iron weapons and implements,
chiefly knives or short sword-blades and hatchets, and a great quantity
of bones and skulls were discovered. In one very interesting case,
two small pots were found within a large one, together with the bones
as in most cases of a nearly complete skeleton, containing what it
was impossible to mistake for anything else but the outer coats of
grains of rice and of the dry grain known in Tinnevelly as samei. The
grain itself had disappeared, but the outer coating — probably of silica
— had remained.
*' Several places at considerable distances, one at least 800 or 400
yards from our principal excavation, were found to contain similar
• Vide Reports of the ArchaBological Survey, Bonthem Circle, for 1899-1900 to
1903-04, and of the ArohsBolo^^ical Survey of India for 1902-03 and 1903-04.
t Proceedings of the Madras Government, Public Department (Mo. 829 of 27th
March 1876).
2 PREHISTOBIC ANTIQUITIES.
sepulchral urns, and the sarface of the quartz hill above was strewn
over with broken pieces of pottery of a similar character. Our
excavation in all probability only touched one point of an extensive
ancient cemetery or catacomb in which the dead of an age, the habits
of which are probably quite unknown in India at the present day, are
disposed of in this singular manner, that is to say, by placing the
skeleton or the body inside a large earthenware vase or pot together
with two, three or four small pots apparently containing food for
the dead and weapons and implements of iron ready for use when
he reached another world." All these articles were taken away by
Dr. Jagor for the Berlin Museum, and none of them reached the Madras
Museum.*
At that time, the ground was used for the excavation of gravel,
and as the workmen had a superstitious dread of disturbing the urns,
which they have since got over, the exhumed urns, found in the course
of the digging, were left standing or exposed. Thus a good collection
of objects was found ready for removal without much trouble or
expense.
A proposal was afterwards made to continue the excavations, by
removing the whole of the soil from certain areas, leaving the urns
standing exposed, which would have been rather a stupendous under-
taking. Bat fortunately the proposal was dropped.
Orders were given by Government to leave the site undisturbed,
but these appear to have been unattended to, for quarrying has been
going on continuously ever since, with the result that vast quantities
of these interesting relics must have been destroyed.
I first visited the site in the official year 1899-1900, when some
digging was done. Further excavations were conducted by me for a
few months annually up to the official year 1903-04. The collection
now in the Madras Museum, and an almost equally large number of
duplicates are the results obtained.
Description of the sit'.— The site extends to slightly over one
hundred acres of land included in some villages at and near Adicha-
nallQr,t nearly twelve miles to the south-ea^t of Tinnevelly town.
It is along piece of high ground, extending north to south, on the
south bank of the river Tambaraparni, with a small hill at the end
* I have ascAttained that certain objects collected by Dr. Jogor at AdicbanallQr
are prenenred in the Berlin Maseum ftir Vdlkorlcunde.
t Probably the villige originally had the nume of AdittanallQr from the fact
(hat one of the kings was known by the name of Adittan,
INTEODUCTION. 8
adjoining the river. One pecnliarity in regard to snch prehistoric
sites is that whenever possible, high land, waste or rocky or such as is
unsuitable for cultivation, is that which has been generally selected
for burial sites. This has already been mentioned in a previously
published paper of mine.* Another fact is that in the neighbourhood
of these sepulchral sites, there is often found the evidence of an ancient
settlement. Cemeteries are usually situated on the south side of a town,
the south being the abode of Yama^ the God of Death ; this having
from time immemorial, been selected wherever possible, as the site for
burials.
About the centre of the ground some three feet of surface soil is
composed of gravel, with decomposed quartz rock below. The rock
has been hollowed out for the urns, with a separate cavity for each
of them.
In this burial ground the objects were found both inside and outside
large urns of a pyriform shape. The urns were at an average distance
of about six feet apart and at from three to twelve feet or more below
the surface. Some were found placed over other ones. An idea of
the deposits which exist iu the whole area, may thus be obtained, as
an acre probably holds over a thousandurns. This is the most extensive
and important prehistoric burial place as yet known in Southern India.
There are hundreds of prehistoric sites in several of the Madras
districts which may contain two or three dozen urns, but none equal
to this in extent.
Contents of the urns and description of the objects. — The objects
found comprised gold,t bronze,t and iron § articles and pottery. The
gold articles, which were probably used as diadems, vary in size and
are oval iu shape : some have a strip extending beyond the two
extrenjities with a small hole for a wire or string at each end. They
are thin plates ornamented with triangular and liuear dotted designs
• " Some Prehistoric Burial Placea in Southern India."— Journal of the Aaiatio
Society of Bengal, Vol. LVII, 1889.
t It might be intercBtitig, on some future occasion, to get this analysed as consider-
ing the age, it is not likely to have any added alloy.
J From analysis it was found that the alloy consisted of copper 76 per ceatw, tin
23 por cent., lead 0 2 per cent., iron 0-4 per cent., and the casting seemed to contain eome
of the copper in the form of copper oxide.
§~0n 'examination this wis found to be a partionlarly pure wrought Iroli with a
characteristio fibrous texture, with 25 per oent. carbon (by combustion),
4 PEEHISTOEIO ANTIQUITIES.
and all were found folded up in a manner which suggests that some
sjnibolical meaning may have been attached to the practice. Of iron,
many implements and weapons were found, always placed point down-
wards, as if they had been throst into the surrounding earth by the
attendant mourners. There are no implements or weapons in bronze,
all articles in this metal being vessels of varied shape, personal
ornaments, such as rings, bangles and bracelets, or ornaments which
have been attached to the bases and lids of vases, such as buffaloes
with wide curved horns. The domestic animals represented iu bronze
cure the buffalo, goat or sheep and cook ; and the wild animals are the
tiger, antelope and elephant. There are also representations of flying
birds. There are sieves in bronze in the form of perforated cups fitted
into small basins, the metal of these cups being extremely thin, and the
basins only a little thicker. The perforations in the cup are in the
form of dots arranged in a variety of designs, chiefly concentric circles
around the bottom, and concentric semi-circles sometimes interlacing
around the rim. Numerous human bones and skulls have been found,
and one of the latter in particular, from an urn which was devoid of
earth, retained its shape in perfect condition. This skull was taken
from the bottom of the urn, which contained only bones of large size
and the decomposed debris of smaller ones. Against one of the inner
sides of the urn, leant the bones of the legs and arms of the skeleton,
while below, in addition to the skull, were the vertebrae, ribs and other
smaller bones exactly as one would expect them after the body, as
evidently was the case in this instance, had been placed in the urn in
a crouching or a sitting position. In only a few instances did an urn
contain the complete bones of a skeleton, and in such cases it was
always of large size, being nearly three feet in diameter.
Concerning the Adichanalliir prehistoric burial site, M. Lapicque
(Bull. Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, 1905),* writes as follows: —
"Avec une autorisation sp^iale de I'ad ministration anglaise, j'allai
pratiquer quelques journ^es de fouilles dans le gisement reserve
d'Adichanallour. J'ai rapporte un specimen des urnes funeraires,
aveo une collection assez complete du mobilier funeraire
J'ai rapports anssi un or&ue en assez boa etat, et parfaitement
determinable. II est hyperdolichocephale et s' accorde aveo la serie
que le service d' archeologio de Madras a d^ja r^unie. Je pense
que la race d'Adichanallour appartient aux Protodravidiens."
• Annual Report of the M&drM OoTemment Muteam, 1905-06, pp. 6 and 6.
INTRODUCTION.
Dr. Thurston states : — " The measurements of six of the most
perfect skalls from Adichanallur in the Museum collection give the
following results : —
Cephalic
length, cm.
Cephalic
breadth, cm.
Cephalic
index.
18-8
12-4
66
191
12-7
66-5
18-8
12-4
678
18
12-2
67-8
18
12-8
71-1
16-8
131
78
Two of the skulls are conspicuously prognathous — a character which
appears in a few Tamil and Telugu skulls in the Museum collection.
The following extract from my uotes shows that the hyperdolicho-
oephalio type survives in the dolichocephalic inhabitants of the Tamil
country at fche present day : —
^'^^- eia^ned. Cephalic index below 70.
PalH 40 64-4 ; 66'9 ; 67 ; 68-9 ; 696.
Paraiyan 40 64-8 ; 692 ; 69-3 ; 695.
Vellala 40 679; 69*6."
The modern system in India of interring a selection of bones from
the cremated body seems to have been the method followed at
Adichanallur, though there is no evidence of cremation at that place.
All the finds, however, point to the fact that only certain bones were
buried
On several of the bronzes are traces of cloth, which have been
preserved by contact with the oxidized metal. Many of the vessels
contained rice and millet seeds, while in a number of urns there were
fragments of mica in pieces about an inch in length. The only stone
implemeiita found, were neolithic domestic utensils; a few cornelian
beads, bronze beads and necklaces occurred also. A stone for grinding
sandalwood was found buried outside, but all the other stone articles
mentioned above were found inside urns. For the most part the
pottery is well made, the clay being of a thin texture, in some cases
red, in others black or a combination of the two colours. Only a few
instances of applied colour occur, and little or no ornament is used ;
such as there is, consists of short dotted lines and is disposed
diagonally around the rim. The urns are of coarse, thick, red pottery,
adorned in some cases with incised crude ornament.
6 PREHISTORIC ANTlQOmES.
This site is still an inexhaustible field of archaeological research of
the most valuable description. The deposits, if fully excavated, would
stock several museums with objects of the most interesting description,
for almost every excavation brings to light something new. Many
prehistoric sites have been examined in India, but none so extensive
in its results as this. Large tracts at Adichanallijr are yet untouched.
The high ground on the east, within the limits of Adichanallur village,
had anciently been a village site. In digging this ground, about a
foot of deposited gravelly soil was found on the surface washed down
from the higher ground. Below that, to a depth of about six feet,
ashes mixed with the bones and horns of animals, broken pottery, etc.,
in short, the usual debris of a village site, were found.
From experience, it was possible to judge at the very commence-
ment of the excavation of an urn, whether to expect a gold diadem in
it or not, for generally the urns that contain diadems are at a great
depth, and are overlaid with heavy stones. Out of many urns exca-
vated, only a few gold ornaments were found, evidently in the case
of persons of rank or importance. When the covering stones were
removed, we first got a largo supply of pottery, then several articles,
such as weapons of iron, some of which have had wooden handles,
and bronze vessels, lids or ornamental objects. These were in large
numbers botli inside and outside the urns.
The comparative rarity of bronze objects and their use for personal
ornaments, show that this metal must have been scarce, highly valued,
and used only by the higher class of people. Thus the people of those
days appear to have been skilful in moulding pottery, in casting
or working metals, in weaving and in working stone and wood. The
ornamentation of the pottery consists only of embossed dots and
incised lines, for the most part in triangular or simple geometrical
designs. The bronzes exhibit a high degree of skill in workmanship
and manipulation of the metal, while the same may be said of the iron
implements. All this confirms historical accounts as to the early skill
of Indians in the working of metals.
GOLD OBJECTS.
TINNEVELLY,
I
I
GOLD OBJECTS.
1 to 19. Diadems* — These are generally oval in shape and eome have a strip
prolonged at each extremiry. In the ends of these strips are
holes for a wire or string to fix the diadem to the forehead.
Most of the diadems, however, have no strips at the ends
and are simple ovals with a hole for the string pierced tlirough
each end. Some have linear and triangular ornaments
made by dots impressed on the reverse, but six are
unornameiited. PI. I, Figs, 15 to 20. Three of the smaller
ones appear to be of inferior metal, gold plated. PI. I, Figs.
18 to 20. The ovals vary in size from 2-3/16" X 7/8"
to 6-5/8" X 2-5/32". There is another even smaller, which
is simply a narrow strip 15/16" in length by j" broad.
In no. 1, two rows of raised dots in parallel lines run horizontally
through the middle in continuation of the strips at both ends, and
similar parallel lines branch off obliquely on both sides, resembling
the ribs in leaves. In nos. 2 and 10, the dots, in the form of two
parallel lines, rnn round the ends throughout ; and three parallel lines
run horizontally across the centre. The rest of the body is plain.
In nos. 3 to 5, 7 and 11, the dots appear with no geometrical design,
[n no. 8, a single dotted line runs along the sides and across the
centre with a leaf-like design in the middle. In no. 9 the dots are in
a triangular design. In no. 12, a series of parallel lines runs through-
out the body in a geometrical design. No. 13 is similar to nos. 2 and
10, but with dots throughout the body. No. 14 has the dots in an
ornamental design, with three parallel lines running vertically through
the centre.
20. Pear-shaped stone drop, plated with gold leaf (1"). PI. I, Fig. 6.
* These are locallv known as Pattama and the system of putting gold in some
shape or other over the dead body is prevalent in orthodox Hindn homes even iiow-a-
days. Dr. Marshall makes the following no'e on these objects (Annnal report of the
Arch8Boloffi?>al Snrvey of India, 1902-03, Footnote on page 105) :— "The gold frontlets
are of thin gold loaf, so flimsy that they could not possibly have been n«ed as jewellery
in real life. They are mere imitations of tho genuine article, Bubstitoted by the rela-
tions of the dead, who no donbt kept the more substantial jewellery for themselves.
For similar instances of this economical piety towards the dead, see Frazer, Pausanias,
Vol. Ill, page 107; Schliemann, Mycenae, page 156, etc. ; E. Gardner, New Chapters in
QreeJe History, page 343 ; E. B. Tylor, Primitive Culture, Vol. I, page 439.*
PRBHISTOEIC ANTIQUITIES.
BRONZE OBJECTS.
1, Bowl, imperfect, nearly one-half broken (H-.SJ", D-AT).
2, Bowl with lines Hronnd the boHy anH many lines between these.
Rim broken on one side (H-2^", D-4").
3, Bowl, rim broken at one side (H-3", D-4^").
4, Bowl with a sieve cnp attached (H-7", D-5"). Body of the bowl
and parts of tbe cop broken. The perforated holes in the
sieve are indistinct through corrosion and earth attached.
PI. II, Fig. 1.
5, Round jar with cylindrical lid, almost perfect. It is of the same
shape as another in pottery, no. 256. (H-7", D-4"). PI. 11^
Fig. 2.
6, Top of jar with cylindrical lid and bent rod ring handle, broken
(H-4", D-5"). PI. II, Fig. 3.
7, Bowl with parallel lines running along the neck (H-2^", D-4").
8, Bowl, rim and upper part broken (H-3", D-5").
9, Bowl, with band around the centre filled with diagonal incised
lines (H-2i", D-4").
10. Small jar without lid ; a band around the neck. The bottom is
highly polished in some parts.
11. Bowl with a series of raised pai-allel bands around it, and broken
portions of lid attached. Inside is some white shale (H-2}*',
D-sr).
12. Cup with a line around the rim (H-3", D-4''). Highly polished
in some parts and slightly broken on the tOp.
13. Sieve cup with wide bowl, much broken (H-3f", D-8"). Perfo-
rations in sieve indistinctly visible.
14. Flat plate, broken (D-10"), with x'emains of a raised edge.
15. Disc with concentric circles above (D-7"). Probably used for
frying cakes. (Fig. 13, page 129 of D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.)
PI. II, Fig. 4.
16. Cylindrical lid with remains of large knob, broken (H-3", 0-6^").
17. Bowl broken, similar to no. 3 (D-4^", H-2^").
18. Sieve cnp attached to wide bowl, much broken (H-4'', D-8").
19. Sieve cup with perforated holes in double semi-ciionlar lines
around the rim and parallel lines on the bottom, half broken
(H-3", D-3r')-
20. Bowl with a coating of earth inside. Slight traces of a dotted
ornament on one side, broken in places at the rim (H-2|'',
D-5").
21. Portion of jar with three oonoentrio raised bands around the neck
(H-2", D'Sl"), much broken.
BEONZE OBJECTS. 9
22. Jar filled -with earth ; bones and earth adhere 'to the outside
(H-7", D-4")
23. Circular flat plate with incised concentric circles on the upper sur-
face ; projecting^ triangular Fiandle (D-6"). (Fig. 12, page
129, D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 6. Intended
for frying cakes.
24. Mouth of a jar with a part of the body inside (H-2", D-3").
25. Fragmentnry part of a large bowl (D-6'').
28. Broken bowl with earth inside, bottom portion missing (H-2",
D-5*).
27. Sieve cup with semi-circnlar perforations surrounding the neck.
Some parts of attached bowl remain. The bottom is broken
(H-3", D-Si^..
28. Ring stand attached to an earthen cup (H-I^", D-2^").
29. Neck of a jar with the neck of a lid (H-2'', D-3'') ; the body of
the jar and top of the lid are 'missing.
30. Bowl with raised concentric bands around (11-2^", D-5|^).
Broken in places.
31. Bowl with a moulded raised band below the neck, partly separated
(H-3", D-5"). Body broken in parts.
32. Bowl with parallel moulded bauds around the body. Incised
ornaments between the bands (H-2^", D-4|").
33. Top portion of a large pot with a bell mouth. The in.side of the
neck is highly polished and the rim at the bottom of the
neck partly separated (M./D-4", D-9", H-5"). The body of
the pot is missing. It resembles the more complete specimen
no. 64.
34. Hollow plate, complete (D-5").
35. Wide shallow bowl much broken (D-8").
36. Small cup-shaped knob of a lid, broken. Similar to that which
has been on no, 16 (H-2", D-3").
37. Sieve cup with well defined perforations (H.2", D-3|").
38. Cap with grooved parallel lines around, and diagonal incised
lices between (H-l|", D -|"). Bones and earth inside.
39. Part of a lid with a cup knob similar to nos. 16 and 36 (H-2",
D-i").
40. Part of a bowl (H-4i", D-H").
41. Part of neck, with the rim, of a pot (H-2f", D-6"). Raised parallel
band around.
42. Neck of a jar with raised band at the bottom (H-li-", D.4^").
43. Sieve cap (H-4|", D-3"). Concentric perforations on bottom and
semi-circles aroun'l.
44. Sieve cup much broken (H-2J", D-3").
45. Flat cylindrical lid of a jar (H-1", D-S").
10 PEEHISTORIC ANTIQtnTIES.
46. Bowl with diagoual grooved lines at neck, nearly one-half broken
(H-5", D-7").
47. Parts of a jar with band below the neck (H-7", D-o").
48. Wide bowl with broken sieve cup (H-5", D-t|").
49. Similar to no. 43, but larger (H-7", D-S^"). (PI. 2, D.G'a. Annual
1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 6.
50. Bowl similar to no. 46 (H-6",U-7J"). Very mnch disfigared in parts.
51. Jar with cylindrical lid in position, body much broken (H-6",
D-4r).
52. Part of a bowl with grooved diagonal lines at the top, similar to
no. 50 (H-6i", D-7").
53. Bowl with incised triangles around tbe bcly below the neck.
Each alternate triangle is filled with diagonal incised lines
(H-6", D-7"). (Fig. 7, page 125, D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.)
PI. II, Fig. 7.
54. Part of a sieve cup with perforations in interlacing semi-circles
(H-3", D-3").
55. Part of a lid with knob in the centre, surrounded by a circular band
(D-6").
56. Top portion of a jar, body wanting. When complete it has been
similar to no. 61 (H-4", D-3i").
57. Bowl, well polished in some places ; with band around the neck
and incised segments around the body, broken (H-4", D-o")
58. Jar with earth and bones adhering to the sides, much broken
(H-4r, D-4").
59. Ktnnau, a peculiar shaped cup with concave sides: intended to
hold oil and other liquids (H-3", D-4i"). PI. II, Fig. 8.
60. Parts of the neck and body of a jar with rim attached (0o«» 7*).
61. Jar without lid, slightly broken (H-5", D-3").
62. Jar with a broad band around the rim ut neck (H-4", D-4"). (Fig-
9, page 126, D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 9.
63. Cylindrical neck of a jar, body missing. Incised dots at one
place on the neck (H-3", D-4").
64. Kudam (pot) with bell mouth, much broken (H-7'', D-6^ M/D 4^"^.
It is a more complete specimen of no. 33. PI. II, Fig. 10.
65. Sieve cup with concentric semi-circular perforations (H-2'', D-3*)j
66. Cup with turned spout for pouring out the contents ; used for
feeding infants. Modern ones with spouts are dissimilar in
pattern (H-2", D-4". Length of spout 2".) PI. II, Fig. 11.
67. Sieve cup, partly broken (H-3", D-3"). (Fig. 11, page 128
D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 13.
68. Kinnam differing from no. 59 in that the edges are elongated
sh<,rhtly broken. (H-2", D-3f"). PI. II, Fig. 12.
69. Cup (H-li", D-3").
BRONZE OBJECTS. 11
70. Cup slightly broken ; when complete has been similar to no. 69
(H-ir, D-3r).
71. Upper part of a jar, with a high polish in parts : band with
diagonal incised lines around (H-4", D-5").
72. Ktnnam similar lo no. 68 (H-2", D-Si").
73. Plate with sieve attached, much broken and with earth inside ;
has been similar to nos, 48 and 49 (H-4", D-bl").
74. Cup with incised triangular lines around the body (bl-l|*
D-3i"). PI. II, Fig. 14.
75. Small bowl with a raised band around the neck (H-3", D-4"),
PI. II, Fig. 15.
76. Broken sieve cup (H-2f",D-3").
77. Small broken cup, similar to nos. 68 and 72 (H.2", D-3").
78. Cylindrical neck of a jar, body missing (H-2f", D-4").
79. Sieve cnp with fragment of a lid and knob, broken (H.-3", D-3").
80. Broken piece of a cup polished in parts, similar to no. 68 (0°®
6").
81. Cylindrical neck of a jar with four bands around (H-2", D-5").
82. Polished cup with band of grooved crossed lines around the
neck ; metal very thin (H-l|", D-4").
83. Broken sieve cup (H-4", D-3").
84. Vase stand, with four rams having long twisted horns radiating
from the centre of the base (H-6", B-10"). On the backs of
the animals are rods which bend inwards and upwards at an
angle towards a ring. On the ring is a hollow plate or flat
bowl. Vase stand, no. 91, is the only perfect example
obtained, and shons what the missing parts of the others
were like. The general arrangement seems to have been one
of animals or rods resting on a circular base, with rods above
them supporting a ring on which rests a bowL There seems
reason to believe, that these were used as stands for the
large jars or bowls, which again were ornamented with the
terminals, elsewhere described. PI. II, Fig. 16.
85. Terminal having a central upright bar with globular bulbs on the
top (H-4", B-7"), Six bars curve upwards from the bottom
and each of these branches into two at the top ; they are
each surmounted by a bulb. From above the centre of the
central bar four other smaller bars curve upwards and each
again is surmounted by a bulb. Tliere are two principal
classes of terminals. One has plain, moulded, pointed knobs,
and the other has a vertical central column supporting an
animal,, while round it are numerous curved radiating rods
surmounted by leave*', bads, or discs. A curious combiua-
tioa of the two is seen in no. 95. They were fixed on to the
12 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
c^Uudrical lids of certain kinds of bowls. Jar no. 6 has
the cjlindt'ical lid in position, with a ring top or handle
for lifting it. (Fig. 6, page 12, Annual Report of A.D,,
19C2-03.) PI. II, Fig. 17.
86, Terminal with twelve stems branching npward from the bottom in
a curve, and eacli terminating in a circular disc or leaf
having a semi-circular disc attached (H-5", B-8"). A
central upright stem is surmounted hy these pointed leaves.
PI. II, Fig. 18.
87, Terminal of more elaborate form than no. 85. This example has
twelve curved stems radiating from the bottom, and four
curved stems higher up the central bar, each of which
supports a bird. PI. II, Fig. 19.
88, Terminal fragment, having five curved stems surmounted by
pointed pear-shaped buds. About half of the stems and
the central bar are missing (H-4", B-8"). An animal which
has been on the top of the central bar is apparently an
elephant. A more complete example is seen in no. 92.
89, Terminal resembling a kilayam, A hollow bulbous body is sur-
mounted by a pointed knob (11-6^", D-6"). (Fig. 9, page
12, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.) Pi. II, Fig. 20.
90, Terminal, having a large under bulb, with five cocks facing inwards
and resting on upright curved stems in different directions
(K-A-h", B-lOn- (Fig. 4, page 12, Annual Report of A.D.
1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 21.
91, Vase stand with two tisjers standing on the base (H-5", B-6").
From the ba^k of the body of each animal an upright bar
supports a circular ring on which is the lower part of a flat
bowl. (Fig. 12, page 13, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.)
PI. II, Fig. 22.
92, Terminal with traces of twelve stems all round, each ending in a
pear-shaped bud (H-6j", B-Tj"). Only nine of the stems
remain complete. Over the central bar is a buffalo with
long curved horns. PI. II, Fig. 23.
93, Terminal similar to the above, but with spherical bnde on the
extremities of the stems (H-5i", B-7"). PI. II, Fig. 24.
94, Large hollow bulb surmounted by a curved and pointed knob. From
a ring at the base, curved rods radiate outwards. Each
has terminated in a small knob. Only five of these remain
(H-B", D-3"). (Fig. 5, page 12, Annual Report of A.D. ,
1902-03.) PI. II, Fig. 25.
95, Terminal with an elaborate .series of bent and twisted rods radiating
around. There are two series of such rods different from
eaoh other in form ; those of the upper series are mostly in
BBONZE OBJECTS. 1^
position. They have been nine in all aronnd a circular
base. The rods of the lower series are loose (H-6", B-1").
PI. ir, Fig.33.
96. Antelope with one of the legs missing (H-4", B-lJ"). It has sur-
mounted the central rod of a terminal. PI. II, Fig. 26.
97. Cock (H-5", B-2"). It has been fixed on the lid of a vase. It is of
larger size, but similar to the cocks in no. 90. Pi. II, Fig.
27.
98 to 100. The first two are small terminal knobs resembling the tops
of nos. 89 and 94 respectively. No. IOC is a fragment of a
central rod of a terminal, with portions of the radiating
rods remaining ou its base (H-2" to 4", B-l" to 2").
101 to 104. Buffaloes with long curved horns (H-2" to 3", B-^").
Similar to those on nos. 92 and 93.
105. Uog with curled tail (H-2", B-i"). PI- H, Fig. 28.
106 to 114. Bell ornaments for affixing to the anklets of dancers.
No. 114 is of larger size than the others (H-l" to 2", B-J" to
f"). They are similar to those attached to no. 115. PI,
II, Fig. 29.
115. Anklet with five bells. It has been similarly used to those above
noted. (3"), PI. II, Fig. 31.
116. Terminal in the form of a conical base with circular disc and stem
bearing fotir semi-circular discs. (H-o", B-4"). PI. II,
Fig. 30.
117 and 118. Two small moulded pillars in the form of scent bottles ; they
may either have been u&ed for this purpose or they may
have surmounted a vase lid. On the under side of the base
of no. 118 is a small piece of cloth oxidized by contact with
the bronze. (H-Si", ^", B-^", |".)
119. Terminal with projecting and radiating straight and curved rods.
(H-5", B-8"). These have been ornamented with discs
like those on no. 86. In the centre ie a curved knob like
that surmounting no. 89.
120. A series of bangles of different sizes and thicknesses. They
generally have a small knob at each end. PI. II, Fig. 32.
121. A series of three styles or rods, and twelve rings; two of the latter
are ^" to J" in diameter, and plated with gold ; one has the
setting for a stone, the others are plain ; also an ear orna-
ment or earthen kammal and five wire lings.
122. Three bronze necklaces consihting of thin wire ricga which string
together ; two shell-necklaces from Korkai, and some
detached stone beads ; two pieces of green quartz, two
pieces of red jasper, and agate and flint beads.
123. Fragments of bangles made of conch shell and other material, fish
vertebras and a Bhell(from Korkai).
14 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
IRON OBJECTS.
1. Implement, solid and flat for three-fonrtliB of itn length (L-l' 2*').
Slightly sharpened at the end ; the base is hollow and
broad, intended to hold a wooden shaft. PI. Ill, Fig. 1.
2. Solid bar, reciangalar in section and tapering to a sharp point (L-2'
8", B-l"). PI. Ill, Fig. 2.
3 to 7. Spear heads of various form (L-T 7" to 1' 5", B. of blade f to
2"). The ends are hollow for flxing to a wooden shaft,
Nos. 3, 4 and 7 have blades with straight edges tapering
to a point. Nos. 5 and 6 have blades with carved edges
broadest in the centre. For nos. 3, 4 aud 5, see PI. Ill,
Figs. 3 to 5.
8 to 20. Flat chisels (L-6" to i", B-l" to f')- Nos. 8 to 17 are broad at
the edge and taper to a point. For nos. 15, 17, 18, see
PI. Ill, Figs. 6 to 8.)
21. Triu^lam (Trident). L-3' 2", B. of top portion 7^" and ©ce of shaft
2"). The handle is 2" long, square in section with a pointed
knob at the end. The three prongs are flat in section,
tapering to points ; the outer prongs form a semi-circular
curve at the base across which is a cross-bar. (Fig. 17,
page 134 of D.G.'s Annual, 19C2-03.) PI. Ill, Fig. 22.
22. Spear (L-2' 4", of blade 2"). The two sides are concave with sharp
edges ; the blade gradually tapers to the point ; the base
is hollow for fixing a wooden shaft and is 4" in length.
PI. Ill, Fig. 10.
23 to 28. Double-edged swords (L-2' to 1' 9", B. of blade 2* to 1^").
Except no. 25 which has a slight taper to the point, the
sides of the others are parallel, with a sharp angular
point ; the handle is a pointed spike, on to which would be
fitted a wooden handle.
29 to 41. Barbed javelins (L-7^" to 6", B. of blade 1" to fO- The blades
are curved convexly, and have hollow butts. For no. 30,
see PI. Ill, Fig. 9.
42. A curious weapon (L-5^", B-l") formed like a lance, but neither
the blade sides ror the tip are eharp as in the majority of
the fiuds.
43 to 46. Lances (L-6" to 5", B. of blade f to f ). The body is very
narrow having only a width of about ^"; a hollow tube
forms the butt end. For no. 44, see Pi. Ill, Fig. 17.
47, Small dagger (L-7", B. of blade 2"). Broken in the middle ; the
aides of the blade are parallel and taper to the point.
The spike at the hilt is imperfect.
48 to 51. Lance.s (L-1' 9" to 1' 2f' , li. of blade 2" to 2^")- No. 48 has a
broad blade of 1^", having the sideb nearly parallel for the
IKON OBJECTS. 15
most of its length ard a taperini^ point. The butt end of
the blade is cut straight across; the butt is tabular, Nos. 49
to 51 have narrow tapeiinj; blades and round hollow butts.
For nos. 48 and 49, see PI. Ill, Figs. 11 and 12.
52 to 54. Small lances (L-7" to 6", B. of blade 1" to |") with curved convex
blades and hollow butts. The pointed top in no. 52 is
broken.
55. Lance with blade rectangular in section, tapering to a point ; hollow
tube butt (L-6", B-f)-
56 and 57. Lances with narrow blades (L-5f", 5"; E-\"to^"). No. 56
is broken.
58 to 60. Barbed arrow-beads (L-.r." to If", B-i" to 1^"). No. 60 is
peculiarly broad in the blade. Pi, III, Fig. 13.
61 and 62. Daggers (L-9", 6" ; B. of blade 1" to f") with spiked handles;
the blades gradually taper to the point ; the tip is bent in
the formei', and broken in the latter.
63. Lance with tapering blade and hollow butt ; the latter is slightly
broken (L-8i",B-f").
64. R<»d (L-6|", © ® 1") much corroded, with pieces of quartz and gravel
adhering to it.
65. Hollow tube handle of lance similar to no. 55 (H-5", Q^^ f").
66 to 68. Javelins (L-6" to U", B. of blade |" to 1"). Similar to nos. 2£
to 41, bat the barbs are missing.
69. Lance (L-7|", B-f") similar to no. 63. Fragments of quartz adhei-e
to it.
70. Dagger with tapering point. (L-10|", B-1"). There is a ring at the
hilt for fixing a wooden handle.
71 to 73. Daggers (L-1' to 10", B-lf to If.) Tapering sides in no. 71,
angular point iu no. 73, the point in no. 71 is broken ; they
have spiked hilts.
74. Hatchet ( L-6", B-2") broadest at the cutting edge. The diagonal
ring found on other examples for fixing the wooden handle
is missing.
75 to 80. Chisels with long triangular haft (L-7i" to 9|", B- of blade at
middle 1" to 3"). The pointed spiked portion is probably
intended for the wooden handle. For uo. 79, see PI. Ill, Fig.
14. (Fig. 12, Plate III, Aunuul Report of A.D., 1903-04).
81, Double-edged sword with parallel sides and angular point (L-2' 8*,
B-2|"). The hilt is pick-shaped with iron rivets to fix the
wooden handle. (Plate IV, Annual Report of A.D., 1903.)
PI, III, Fig. 16.
16 PttEHISTOBIC ANTIQUITIES,
82. Lance with long round hollow shaft ; nearly one-half of the upper
blade is broken, (L-1', B. of blade l",Ooe of shaft; 2*.)
83 to 86. Hollow iron handles with rods through the centre (L-55"to 8^*
O*^ 3" to 4"). These have knobs on th(^ top and are pointed ;
probably they were intended to drill wood by means of
string wrapped around the handles, drawn backwards and
forwards, as is done by Indian carpenters at the present day.
For no. 8-i, see PL III, Fig. 15.
87. Lance with hollow handle (L-6|", B. of blade f"). The top portion
of the blade is broken.
88 to 96. Sword*? with various curved blades tapering to a point (L-1' 7^*
to 2' 2", B-lf" to 2"). No. 88 has a curious round flat handlo,
and several have raised rims along half the middle of the
blade. For no 88, see PI. ill, Fig. 18. All are double-edged
and have spiked liilts, except no. 94 which is a modification
of no. 81. Nos. 91 and 9^> are bent in the middle, on accoant
of the uneven weight which ha.s rested on them after being
placed in the urns at the time of burial. Nos. 90 and 95 are
peculiar in that the blade is broad near the hilt and point,
and concave edged at the middle.
97. Tripod with curved legs (D. of the circular ring on the top 9^", H-?",
bent leg 7^"). This is a perfect specimen. (Fig. 21, page
14, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.) PI. Ill, Fig. 26.
98 to 102. Lances with tapering blades and hollow handles (L-1' 6^" to
2' 11", B. of blade 2f' to 2^".) In nos 98 and 102 the
handles are imperfect. For no, 101, see PI. Ill, Fig. 19.
103 to 106. Swords (L-ii' 10" to 2', B-l|" to 2"). No. 104 is slightly bent.
Nos. 103 and 106 have sharp i-aised rims running up the
centre of half the blade, and tapeiing points. Nos lOi and
105 have hilts resembling no.s. bl and 94, and angular points.
107. Mi.scellaneous small objects consisting of bangles, rods, a bar with
broad handle at each end, a bell, nails, a small cylindrical
box, and other small articles numbering in all thirty-one.
PI. IV, Fig. 1.
108. A curious article resembling a broad trident, with two curVed,
sharpened, taper ing blades and a central point above a broad
bottom plate. This latter is perforated with fine curved
lines, and through the bottom bar are six holes probably
intended for nails rivetted to the object to which this was
fixed. This appears to hjive been a weapon of some kind,
but its purpose is not certain. One of the curved blades is
broken. (Fig. 14, page 13, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.)
PI. Ill, Fig. 24. (L-r 1", B-7*.)
Ill t<^
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IRON OBJECTS. 17
109 an<3 110. Hookfl with two curved rods on each side of a central rod
(L-5i", 7" ; B-l", 5|"). These have formed the bent rods fixed
across the upper ends of iulams snch as those on nos. 362 to
365, and others of the class in the same case. For no. 110
see PI. Ill, Fig. 25.
Ill tolls. Knives (L-1' to 1' 3", Ti-\\" to If") ; similcr to those used
now-a-days for cutting leaves and fruit. The blade is
convex on each side, tapering to a point, and the hilt ends in
a circular ring, with a hole in the centre of nos. 113 to 115.
(Fig. 16, page 14, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.) For
nos. Ill, 112 and 115, see PI. Ill, Figs. 20, 21 and 23.
116 to 127. Daggers (L-l' to Sj", B-lf" to 2"). Nos. 116 t^ 120 have a
spiked handle with a ring at the hilt. For no. 120, PI. IV,
Fig. 2. Nos. 121 to 127 have a spiked handle without rings,
except no. 123 which has concave sides ; the otherti have
parallel-sided blades with an angular point.
128. A fine specimen of a sacrificial sword (L-4', B-3".) The blade is
double-edged, with a raised central rim along the greater part
of the middle of the blade ou both sides. The sides are
concave-edged for the lower part of the length, convex above,
tapering to a point. The bottom part of the hilt is slightly
broken. PI. V, Fig. 1.
129. A curious article (L-l' 2^^", H-4") which resembles no. 108 an.-l has
doubtless been used for the same purpose. The top plate is
slightly curved on both the sides, and in the bottom plate are
holes intended probably for rivettitig nails to the body of the
object or handle. PI. IV, Fig. 4.
130. Chisel (L-4", B-l"). The butt is slightly broken.
131 to 145. Lances with hollow butts and tapering blades. (L-6", B. ol
blade \" to 1") ; nos. 143 and 144 have the hollow tube butts
slightly broken. No. 145 has fragments of quartz adhering
to it.
146 to 151. Javelins (L-6" to 7", B-f" to I") ; nos. 146 and 148 are coated
with lime, and the barbs in all are more or less broken.
For no. 149, see PI. IV, Fig. 5.
152. Arrowhead (1.-4", B-l"). PI. IV, Fig. 6.
153 to 165. Daggers with tapering blades and spiked handles (L-9|'' to
\\\", B-1^" to 3i"). In noB. 154 to 162 the handle is slightly
broken ; nos. 1C3 and 165 have the tips in imperfecc condi-
Ition. For no. 153, see PI. IV, Fig. 7.
166 to 169. Reaping hooks or curved knives of various forms. (L-1'2J*
j to 6", B. of blade 2" to \"). These have curved blades with a
straight spiked hilt for affixing to the wooden handle.
18 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUrniS.
(Fig. 15, page 14 of Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.) For
nos. 167 and 168, Fee PI. IV, Figs. 8 and 10.
170 to 181. Javelins (L-6" to 5", B-IJ" to 1"). In some of these, the
curved barbs at the bottom are broken. Nos. 177 and 179
have fragments of quartz attached to the metal.
182 to 213. Mammuttis or spades (L-1' 2"x4i" to 6" X 2i"). Though
different from the modern Indian spade they have been used
for the same purpose, namely for digging earth. They are
generally similar in shape, though varying in size and other
details and are made of thick, flat metal, with a round
projection or flange on each edge of the butt-end, bent
inwards to form a hold for the handle, which was placed
at right angles to the blade. They are broadest at the
digging eud. There are two distinct forms, some being sliort
and of medium size with sides variously curved, while others
have long straight sides. Modern ones resemble in some
respects the latter pattern, except that there are no side
flanges and only a central haft or ring for the handle.
(Figs. 18 to 21, page 137 of D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.) For
nos. 182, 1&7, 189, 201, 204, 211, see PI. IV, Figs. 3, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15 respectively.
214 to 221. Hatchets (7" X 3" to 5^" x 2"). These consist of a thick
plate of flat metal with straight sides ; the cutting edge is
rounded with a breadth greater than the butt. (Fig. 22,
page 14, Annual Report of A.D., 1902-03.) For no. 214, see
PI. IV, Fig. 16.
222 to 226. Axes (6^" X 3" to 8" X 2^*). These are of a class similar
to noB. 214 to 22l, but slightly larger, with diagonal detached
rings across the butt-ends for affixing to a split wooden
handle. Others similar have been found at some of the
excavations at Buddhist sites in the north-oast of the
Presidency, notably at RS,matirtham. For no. 223, see PI.
IV, Fig. 17.
227. TruHlam (Trident) (L-3' 3^, shaft 2' 2", \^. of top 3f ). The handle
is rectangular in section and has a round knob at the end.
There is no cross-bar at the base of the prongs, as in the
other already described (no. 21, PI. Ill, Fig. 22). One side
prong is completely broken and the middle one t lightly so.
228 to 234. Chisels of angular form (L-5" to 3", B-l" to f"). No. 232
is broken in the middle and is in two pieces. No. 234 is
thickly encrusted with earth. For nos. 228 and 231, see PI.
IV, Figs. 18 and 19.
235 and 236. Axes (6" X 2^"). They have detached rings near the
butt-end. For no. 235, see PI. IV, Fig. 20.
mON OBJECTS. 19
237 to 251. Double-edged swords with spiked hilts (L-2' 6" to 1' V,
B-l|^ to 2f"). Except nos. 241 and 248 to 251, all have
parallel sides and angular or curved points. Nos. 241 to
248 have a raised rim along the centre of the blade. No.
241 has a double oarve on the sides, concave near the hilt
and convex above the centre, tapering to the point. No.
238 has nails in the hilt for fixing the wooden handle. In
no. 242 the blade is bent in a double curve, the result of
pressare in the urn. No. 244 has the hilt bent at right
angles. For nos. 237, 238, 240, see PI. V, Figs. 2 to 4.
252 to 259. Lances (L-1' 8" to 1', B. of blade li" to 2i"). They have,
hollow tube handles, greatly varying in the proportion they
bear to the blade. No. 255 is encrusted with gravel. For
no. 252, See PI. V, Fig. 13.
260 to 268. Hanging saucer-lamps (4" diameter). These had originally
arched bars on two sides of the saucer, with hanging rods
and chains to suspend them. No. 266 is complete (H-8")
but the rest have only the saucer remaining, in which frag-
ments of the upper parts are placed. A piece of the
suspending chain is placed in nos. 260 and 265. No. 268
has part of the arched side remaining.
289 and 270. Lances with hollow tube handles (L-1' 5" and 1' 2", B. of
blade 1" and f").
271 to 282. Rods (L-1' 2" to 1' 8", ©ce at middle 2" to 3"). These are
rounded with an elongated oval bulge in the middle and a
knob at each end. They resemble the beams of weighing
scales, but the exact purposes for which they were intended
cannot be definitely stated.
283 to 286. Javelins with hollow tube butts. Only parts of the barbs
remain. (L-6" to 5", B-1" to fO-
287 to 294. Lances with hollow tube handles. (L-6i" to 4", B-|" to J^),
Nos. 287, 290, 293, are encrusted with earth. For no. 287, see
• PI. IV, Fig. 22.
295. Dagger of peculiar shape (L-6", B-2i''). The blade is about 2*
wide at the upper part and narrower at the lower end. The
hilt is missing. Pi. IV, Fig. 23.
296. Chisel of peculiar shape (L-9", B-i"). The blade has parallel
sides and is broken at the top. It has a spiked hilt which
is much longer than the blade. PI. IV, Fig. 24.
297 and 298. Hatchets (5f X 2^" to 4^* X 2^"). These are broad in
proportion to the length. They have no detached ring at
the buti-end.
20 PRBHI8T0BIC ANTIQUITIES.
299 to 302. Lances (L-7" to 7i", B-f to 1"). The hoUove tube handles
are broken in all. Nos. 299 and 302 are thickly encrusted
vrith gravel ; the former has been barbed.
303 to 305. Angular ohisels tapering to a point at the butt-end (L-4*
to 3|", B, of middle blade f to i".)
306. Thick pltxte of iron measuring 1' 10" x 3|". The eides are
parallel and the ends rounded. One end is sharp and the
other is blunt as if it had been hammered ; it has probably
been used for splitting logs of wood. PI. V, Fig. 6.
307 to 310. Double-edged swords (L-2' 3^" to 1' 10^', B-lf " to 20-
Nos. 307 and 308 have curved sides to the blades, with
raised rims along the lower part of the middle of the blade.
Nos. 309 and 310 have parallel sides and angular points of
2" width.
311 and 312. Axes (9^" X 3", 9" X 2"). They have detached rings on
the butt-end.
313 and 314. Hatchets (7^" x 2", 1" X If). These have no rings.
315 to 318. Daggers (L-1' 1" to 9", B-lf to 2"). These have spiked
hilts for wooden handles.
319 to 321. Lances with solid butts (L-8" to 1\", B-V to \"). For
no. 321, see PI. IV, Fig. 25.
322 to 333. Rods (L-l' 1" to 9", 0<« at middle 2" to 3"). These are of
a similar class to nos. 271 to 282. For no. 326, PI. V,
Fig. U.
334 to 339. Javelins with hollow butts (L-6" to 5f , B-lf to 1").
340 to 348. Lances with hollow tube handles (L-6" to 5", B-1" to f ).
349. Sword (L-l' 10", B-2f ). It has a spiked handle and parallel-
sided blade. It is much bent in the middle due to pressure
while in the urn. PI. V, Fig. 15.
350 to 359. Saucer-lamps (D. of pan 4f to 3f , H-6f to 60- Some have
circular arched bars, e.g., nos. 354 and 358, atid the latter
has a rod through the top for hanging by a chain. No. 355
has two upright bars and a top cro.ss rod with part' ot the
hanging rod remaining. No. 356 has had the same kind of
arched bars, but they are broken ofE. Nos. 353 and 357 have
the bunging rod fixed in the centre of the saucer ; fragments
are placed in nos. 351, 356 and 359. (Figs 23 and 24, page
138 of D.G.'s Annual, 1902-03.) For nos. 353, 355, 358, see
PI. V, Figs. 11, 8 and 9 respectively.
360, Lance with hollow tube butt (L-l' 2", B. of blade If).
361. Knife (L-l' 4^", B-2"). The hilt is flat and circular, with a hole
through the centre.
IRON OBJECTS AND POTTERY.
21
362 to 365. ^ulams (L-3' 2" to 2' 3", B. of blade \" to 1"). These have
cross-pieces with bent arms at the top of the shaft only.
The shafts are square in section, and have a knob at the
end, and generally the lower part is cut in screw form. For
nos. 362, 365, see PI. V, Figs. 5 and 7.
366 and 367. Saucer-lamps (D-5i" and 4^"). The side beams are want-
ing. Some fragments are placed in no. 366.
368. Curved knife with bent spiked handle (L-7", B-|"). Some gravel
adheres to it. PI. IV, Fig. 9.
369. Sword (L-2' 2", B-2^"). This is bent almost double in the middle
of the blade which is 3" in width. It has parallel sides, an-
gular point and hilt studded with rivets like no. 81. The
bend is due to pressure in the urn. PI. V, Fig. 10.
370 to 374. Sulams (L-3' T to 2' 11", B-|" to 1"). These are similar tc
nos. 362 to 365. In no, 372, the cross bars are missing.
375 to 377. Swords (L-2' 4" to 2', B-2" to 2^")- These have spiked shaped
handles ; the blade is about 2" in width.
378. Mammutti or spade (5^" X 2").
379. Saucer-lamp (D-3").
380 to 383. Sulams (L-3' \\" to 2' 4", B-^' to f"). Similar to others.
No. 380 has the whole length of the shaft squai'e in section.
Some of the cross bars are missing.
384. Sword (L-1' 6", B-\".) This has a raised rim right up the centre
of the blade. The blade is completely bent at the middle.
PI. IV, Fig. 21.
385 to 394. Iron pendants (L-1' 10'' to 1' 1", B-2' 5" to 10"). These may
have been used for suspending saucer-lamps. They have a
strong broad suspending ring at the top of a vertical rod of
square section, which again has large hooks of difEerant
design at the bottom, varying in number from two to four.
Close to the top suspending ring, a series of from four to
eight long arms or ribs radiate outwards and downwards,
resembling in this respect the ribs of an ordinary umbrella
and terminate in hooks of thin flat metal. All are exhibited
over Pottery Cases. For no. 386, see PI. V, Fig. 12. (Fig.
22, page 138 of D.G.'b Annual, 1902-03.)
POTTERY.
[All the objects numbered 1 to 36 have ring-stands for support, and
the measurements given against each are the diameter of the mouth
of the vessel and depth. The ring-stands are circular, concave in the
middle and blauk-polished ; they are all generally of one form and the
variations which occur, are \3hiefly in size.]
1. Bowl with red body and black around the rim Qd/D-T', H-l^").
^m^^^^^t^m ■ ^ M ^ ^iiBii— I— inii
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PREHISTORIC ANTIQUiTIKS.
2. Kinnam* with beaded rim, having three parallel grooved lines
around the top of the body and below the rim (M/D-6",
H-S"). PI. VI, Fig. 2.
3. iSaiti (M/D-/'', H-4"). Polished black inside and red outside, ^ith
traces of black around rim.
4. Kinnam (M/D-7", H-3^"). With a line running over the body just
below the rim, the latter slightly broken. Colour red outside
and black inside, covered with a red deposit.
5. Kundu Bogini (M/D-5", H-4|"). Intide black ; outside polished
black on the upper half and red on the bottom.
6. ^atti (M/D-6|", H-3"). With a wide mouth and flat conical bottom.
Black in.side. Polished black outside aroand the rim, and
bottom red. PI. VI, Fig, 3.
7- Kundu Bogini (M/D-5", H-3f ") with original earth inside in
which another smaller vessel is embedded. Colour on outside
black, around the rim with red bottom. PI VI, Fig. 4.
8. i^a«i (M/D-7", H-3|"). Inside black, outside polished black and
red.f PI. VI, Fig. 5.
9. Bowl with flat conical bottom. Inside black, outside black and red.
Filled with bones.
10 and 11. Kinnam with rim and line running around the body below.
Red, but show traces of black polish inside and out (M/D-G*.
H-3f " each). For no. 10, see PI. VI, Fig. 6.
12. iSaruvafatti (M/D-6^", H-3") with rim; red but shows traces of
having been coloured black on upper part ; some original
earth inside. PI. VI, Fig. 7.
13 Mudi (M/D-7 ", H-2| "). Cover of a pot. Another of the same kind
is fixed inside. Colour red with black rim. PI. VI, Fig. 8.
14. Kundu Bogini (M/D-5", H-3") with portions of a mudi over it
The top portion is broken. Earth and some bones inside.
Black and red. PI. VI, Fig. 9.
15. Kundu Bogini (M/D-6", H-3"). An incised line runs around
below the rim. Black and red.
16 to 18. Mudis (M/D.7r to 7", H-3" to 2*"). In no, 17 there are
some bones. An incised line around the rim of no. 18. Black
and red.
* The names giren to the various vessels are those Uj which similarlj shsped
articles nre now known in the local Tamil dialect ; but it should be understood that in
the other Tamil districts, and in the KanHre«eand Telugu country*, a vaiietj of different
names is applied to the same objects. The shape of any one kind waj vary. All are
generally used for cooking or storing viands. Photographs of the most tjpivjal of
each kind will be found among the plates.
t When the words '' black and red " are used, it indicates that polished black
extends around the rim, with a red bottom. The material itself is usually red. and the
black is a surface polish.
POTTtBY. 28
19. Sinna Kundu Bogini (M/D-Si", H-2A"). Black and red. PI. VI,
Fig. 10.
20. ^'»4i (M/D-7", H-2|"). Rim broken. Black and red outside
inside black.
21. Kundan (M/D-7", H-3i"). Black and red outside; black, but
Etained with red eartb inside. PI. VI, Fig. 11.
22 and 23. iSaitts, with flat conical base. Black and red outside;
inside black (M/D-7r to 6", H-S^" to 2|".) PI. VI, Pig. 12.
24. Kinnam (M/D-5", H-3"). A pair of incised lines around below
the rim. Black and red outside, black inside. PI, VI, Fig.
13.
25 to 27- Mudis (M/I)-8" to 7", B.-^" to 3"). There are some bones in
no. 26. Black and red outside; black inside, For no. 26,
see PI. VI, Fig. 14.
28 to 35. Saitis, (M/D-5" to 5^", H-2i" to 3"). Black and red outside ;
black inside. The ring-stand under no. 33 goes by the
name of kumhd, in which one of the counterparts varies from
the other, the upper part being cupshaped. For no. 33, see
PI. VI, Fig. 15.
36- iSatti (M/D-7", H-2|"). A mudi is attached, with earth inside.
Red and black. PI. VI, Fig. 16.
Note.— Each of the objects nambered 37 to 86 is placed on a ring-stand, except
no. 79 wfaioh itself is a ring-stand.
37 and 38. Kalayams (M/D-4" each, H-4^" and 4"). Rims slightly
broken. Black and red outside ; black inside. PI. VI, Fig.
17.
39. Bowl with conical base. Black and red outside ; inside black
(M/D-6", H-3i").
40. MUsai (M/D-5", H-4"). Two parallel grooved lines around the
body. Black and red outside ; black inside. PI. VI, Fig.
18.
41. Bogini (M/D-7", H-5"), Bottom slightly pointed. Black and red
outside ; inside black. PI. VI, Fig. 19.
42- Kundu Bogini (M/D-5", H-4|". Q^ at m.b. I'S"). Black and red
outside ; inside black. PI. VI, Fig. 20.
43. Maravai (M/D-6", H-4"). Haaa flat bottom. Black and red out-
j-ide ; black inside. PI. VI, Fig. 32.
44 aiid 45- Sinna Kundan. Outside black and red ; inside black. (11/
D-4f" to 4i", H-4" to 3". G*"* at m.b, 10").
46- Sinna Kalayam (M/D.2", H-2i"). Is full of earth. Black and red
outside. Elongated ring-stand. PI. VI, Fig. 21.
47. Mudi (M/D-4^", H-3"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
48. Somhu (M/D.2i", H-3i", ©ce at m.b. !')• Black and red outside;
black inside. PI. VI, Fig. 22.
24 PEEHISTOKIC ANTIQUITIE8.
49. Kundan (M/D-5", H-4"). Black and red outside ; inside black.
60. Kundu Bogini (M/D-3|", H-4|" ; 0ce of the body V 4"). Black and
red outside ; inside black.
51. Kundan (M/D-f.|", H-4"). Lines around, below tbo rim. Inside
black ; outside red.
52. PeHa Mumi (xVI/D.4i", H-6|"). Rim broken. Black and red
outside; inside black.
53- Kundan (:VI/D-4i", H-3i"). Black and red outside ; inside black.
54- Mudi (M/D-4r, H-2n. Slight breakage on the rim. Black and
red outside ; inside black.
55. ^ithai Kundan (M/D.2", H-4". ©<* at m.b. 1' Tf). Globular,
slightly elongated at bottom; narrow mouth. Black
throughout. PI. VI, Fig. 23.
56. KttWtt /^o/«6m (M/D-3", H-4|". 0ce 1' 1";, Black and red outside ;
black inside.
57. Mudi (M/D-4i", H.4"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
58. Kinnam (M/D-4f", H-3"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
59. Jadi (M/D-3", H-3f", ©'•e at m.b. 1' 1^). Elongated conical
bottom. Black and red outside ; black inside. PI. VI, Fig. 24.
60- Sombu (M/D-2", H-3i", ©ce at m.b. 1'). Red with traces o
black on neck.
61. Kalayam (MfD-2^", H-2i"). Red throughout.
62. Bogri'm (M/D-4f", H-5"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
63. Palldi (M/D-2f", H-l^"). Black and red outbide, black inside
PI. VI, Fig 25.
64 and 65. TIruU (M/D-3i' to 4", H-2" to 2^). Black and red outside ;
black inside. For no. 64, see PI. VI, Fig. 26.
66. Ja4i (M/D-iT, H-2", ©^^-l')- Slightly pointed bottom. Black
and red outside ; black inside.
67. Kalayam (M/D-2i", H-2", ©°e at m.b. 10")- Black and red
outside ; inside black.
68»nd69. MSdts (M/D-3r and 3", H-2r and 21"). No. 69 is full of
earth.
Black and red outside ; inside black. For no. 68, see PI. VI,
Fig. 27.
70. Kalayam (M/D-3", H-3", ©« at m.b. 1' 1^".) Filled with earth ;
black and red outside.
71. Uruli (M/D.4", H-3", ©" at m.b. 1' 4"). Sharp convex side. Black
and red outside ; inside black. PI. VI, Fig. 28.
72 and 73. Kuduvai (M/D.21" and 2i", H-3" and -Jf", ©f* 11" and 1').
Black and red outside ; inside black. PI. VI, Fig. 29.
74 to 76. Kinnam (M/D-3" to 3^", H-'4" to 2i"). Nos. 74 and 76 are
entirely black. No. 75 is black and red outside and black
inside.
porrBRY. 25
77. Kuduvai (M/D-2i", H-3", Q''- 11"). Black and red outside, black
inside.
78. Kundu Bogini (M/D-3f", H-3"). Black and red outside; inside
black.
79. Ring-stand (M/D-3f, B.^^\ 0''^ at m.b. 5^"). Elongated cup-
shaped top. Black.
80. TJruli (M/D-5|", H-2|"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
81 and 82. Kalayam (M/D-2" and W, ^.-2^" and 3", 0'^'= 91" and 9\").
No. 81 is red, no. 82 black and red outside, black inside*
PI. VI, Fig. 30 for no. 81.
83. Mudi (M/D-3^'\B.-2l"). Black and red outside ; black inside.
84. Kuduvai (M/D-2|", H-3i^ 0ee 1'). Black and red outside ; inside
black.
85. Maravai (M/D-2", H-2i"). Black and red outside ; inside black. PI .
VI, Fig. 31.
86. Kalayam (M/D-2", H-l|", 0«'' 10"). Black and red outside ; inside
black.
87. Musai (M/D-4f", H-4|"). Some bones are inside. There is a black
ring-stand below.
88. Mudi (M/D-31", H-2i"). Below is a black ring-stand covered with
a red deposit.
89. Kuijddn (M/D-4", H-3"). Red coloured throughout.
90. ^ombu (M/D-2i", H-3i", ©»« at m.b. 1' 1").
91. Pallai i^/DA", H-4i", 0ce at m.b. 1' 6"). Black throughout, except
some red on one side of the bottom.
92. J(idi (M/D-3|", H-7"). Coarse, light red unpolished material. The
pointed bottom is broken. PI. VI, Fig. 33.
93. Kunddn (M/D-5", H-4"). Some original earth inside and a
ring-stand below. One line runs around below the rim.
94. /^iMat (M/D-1", H-3i", 0o« r 5"). Small mouth. Red with traces
of black outside. PI. VI, Pig. 34.
95. Kunddn (M/D-5", H-4"). Some original earth inside and a ring-stand
below. One line runs around below the rim.
96. Pallai (M/D-4", H-5", 0c« at m.b. 1' 7"). Neck slightly broken.
Three parallel lines run around, below the rim.
Note. --The majority of the remaining articles in pottery are black and red out-
aide and black inside. Where it is otherwise the colour is noted.
97. Kundu Bogini (M/D-3", H-5"). Almost black throughout.
98. ^omhu (M/D-3", H-3", 0o« 1' 1"). There is a coating of earth inside.
Greater part black, with a red bottom.
99. Kundu Bogini (M/D-2'', H-4").
100. 8inna Kalayam (M/D-2i", H-3", 0« V). Black throughout.
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26 PEEHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES,
101. ^ii4i (M/D-31", H-2f"). Has a coating of lime both inside and
outside.
102. ^omhu (M/D-3", H-3").
103. Tumbler-shaped vessel (M/D-4", H-3|"). There is a slight
coating of lime inside. PI. VI, Fig. 35.
104. J^omhu (M/D-2V', H-2f, 0« U"). Unpolished, coloured red
throughout.
105 and 106. Musais (M/D-2" each, H-4^" and 3|"). A ring-stand is
below no. 106.
107. Kalayam (M/D-2r, H-2r, G^* 1').
108. Kinnam (M/D-4", H-2|"). Two parallel lines run around below
the rim. Dull red, with traces of black on the rim,
109. Mumi (M/D-2", H-3''). Red throughout.
110. Maravai (M/D-4", H-3"). Concave below neck. Pi. VI, Fig. 36.
HI. Mudi (M/D-4", H-2i"). Ring-stand below.
112. Jiofftni (M/D-2", H-2", 0^^ 10"). There is a ring-stand below.
113. Kinnam (M/D-3|", H-2|"). Dull red throughout.
114. ^ombu (M/D-2i", H-2", Qce U"). Red throughout.
115. Kalayam (M/D-2", H-2i", 0ce 10"). Has a pointed base.
116.' Kinnnm (M/D-4", H-3").
117. Musai (M/D-2i", H-Sf).
118 aud 119. Talam (M/D-3" each, H-l^" each). PI. VI, Fig. 37.
120. Kalayam (M/D.2", H-2", 0<-<= U").
121. Kinnam (M/D-3i", H-2i").
122. ^ruU (M/D-S'', B.-2Y'). Bottom pointed.
123 and 124. Kafayams (M/D-2f and 2", H-3" and 2^", 0cc y and 10^.
Rim slightly broken in no. 123. Some earth in no. 124.
125. MUdi (M/D-3r, H-2|").
126. Kalayam (M/D-2", H-Sf, Q<^^ V ).
127. Mukku Kinnam (M/D-3", H-l^"). Colour red throughout. There
is a small tube on one side so that the liquid contents may
be poured through to feed children. PI. VI, Fig. 38.
128. Talam (M/D-2i", H-H"). Black throughout.
129. Bowl (M/D-3", H.l|"). A beaded line around below the neck.
Black throughout. PI. VI, Fig. 39.
130. Miidi (M/D-4", H-l").
131. Kalayam (M/D-2r, H-Sf, 0C 1').
132. ^ruli (M/D-2^", H-3n- Ring-stand below.
133 and 134. Kundu Boginis (M/D-3" and 3^", H-2" and 2^-
Ring-stand below no. 133.
135. Pali (M/D-5", H-3", ©« at m.b. 6"). Bowl-shapeil receptacle,
separated by a narrow neck from a spreading base. Vessels
such as this are used uow-a-days on marriage occasions
Similar to no. 370.
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136. TaZa»j (M/D-3", H-l"). Black throughout.
137. Mudi (M/D.3", H-2").
138. Urtdt (M/D-3", H-2'').
139. Paljai (M/D-ll", H-2i", 0^-« 9"). Red throughout.
140. Ktnnam (M/D-2i", H-ii").
141. ^atti (M/D-iy', H-lf"). Some earth inside: the colour is red
throughout.
142. Urtdi (M/D.2i", H-li").
143. Bdgtni (M/D-2f", H-2i")- Almost black throughout.
144. Kinnam (M/D 3j", H-25:"). Some earth inside: black throughout.
145. Kundu Bogini (M/D -2", H-2"). Red throughout.
146. -A. set of miscellaneous small objects consisting of a hcmvmal (ear
ornament), tali* of elongated tubular form, several globular
beads and other objects. There is also a toy sombu, PI. VI,
Fig. 40,
147. A set of miscellaneous small objects consisting of a toy bull, toy
plate, a sancer lamp, a toy fomhu and other articles.
NoTB. — N08. 148 to 202 consist chiefly of fragmentary articles of pottery, bnt
there are also a few stone articles. The geological names of the stones have been
verified by M.R.Ey. H. Narayana Eao, Avargal, m.a., Lectarer in Geology, Presidency
College, Madras. The pottery has been selected chiefly for the yarious forms of crude
ornament applied.
148. Fragment of a large circular bowl-shaped vessel with a spont on the
ontside. The material is thin and made of fine clay ;
polished red on the exterior and black inside. Two incised
parallel lines ran around, below the rim (L-ll", B-7", of
spout M/D-l", H-li"). PI. VI, Fig. 41.
149. Potsherd (L-9", B-6"). Rim of a large circular urn made of coarse
red pottery. A double line of diagonal nail-marks runs
around below the rim. Red material of medium thickness.
150. Poi^herd (L-U", B-8"). Part of the body of an urn. Three parallel
raised lines run round the outside. Colour red.
151. Black polished cylindrical stone pestle, of dark quartzite (L-6", 0**
8''). Through much use the body is concave except at
the sides.
152. Potsherd (L-7", B-6"). Fragment of an urn of coarse red material.
On the inside is a projecting hook 7j"in height, for suspend-
ing articles. PI. VU, Fig. 1.
* A fait is worn by married women as part of a necklace. In modem timet
it is formed of metal, usnally gold.
28 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
153. Cylindrical polished grey stone pestle (L-7", ©" 8"). Slightly
concave. The ends are rocgh pointed and must have been
enclosed in wood or metal.
154. Potsherd of red material. (L-2i", B-|"). Ornament of horse-shoe
form similar to that on no. 162.
155. Potsherd (L-G", B-5"). Part of the rim of a large circnlar urn.
Below the roll-shaped rim are two raised drooping lines
slightly spreading below. Coarse red thick material. PI.
VII, Fig. 2.
156. Potsherd (L-5|", B-S"). Part of the rim of an urn with two lines
of diagonal thumb-nail marks. Resembles no. 149, except
that the nail-marks are in opposite directions.
157. Potsherd (L-8", B-3|"). Part of the rim of a very large nm
Coarse red on the exterior and grey on the interior. Below
the roll-shaped rim is a row of crude indentations made by
finger tips. PI. VII, Fig. 3.
158. Potsherd (L-6", B-4f"). Fragment of the rim of a large urn. The
roll rim is away, but below its place is a raised double
crescent. Material is coarse red, largely mixed with small
stones. PI. VII, Fig. 4.
159. Potsherd (L-G'', B-3|"). This is a fragment of a vdnnli used for
frying purposes. It has been bowl-shaped with a flat
circular projection around the rim. Red thin material.
160. Potsherd (L-10", B-3f"). Part of the rim of an urn. The rim
projects and has an incised line around it. Colour reddish
grey. Thick coarse material,
161. Potsherd (L-7", B-4^"). Similar to no. 152, bat the hook is partly
broken.
162. Potsherd (L-6", B-6"). Part of the rim of an urn. Below the
roll-shaped rim is a raised ornament like a two-pronged fork
with rod below. Thick coarse red material, largely mixed
with small stones ; but a finer material has been applied
to the surface. PI. VII, Fig. 5.
163 to 165. Potsherd spouts. (M/D-lf to 2", H-l" to \\\ h-h" to 3*.
B-2^" to 3J"). Similar to no. 148. For no. 163, See PI. VII,
Fig. 6.
166. Potsherd with a hook about 3" in height (L-6'', B-3f"). Similar to
no. 152.
167. A small broken grey quartzite pestle (L 3", ©" 7").
168. Potter's clay implement (L 3", ©•"'• 6") or pestle used to tap unbaked
pots while being shaped. This is of the form of a iombu
but is solid. PI. VII, Fig. 8.
fOTTEEY. 2d
169 and 170. Two qnartzite grinding Btones and two pestles (1" x5",
5* X B"). ?]aoh of the stones is a rectangular slab with four
legs of about 3" in height. The pestles are ojlindrioal.
The slab of no. 170 is much worn through long use. In no.
169, there is a slight cut on the top to rest the pestle. PI,
VII, Figs. 11 and 12.
171. Pipe (L-3", O*^* 4^"). A passage runs through the body. It has
been attached to some vessel.
172 and 173. Potsherds (L-5", 3", B-3|", 3"). Fragments of rims of urns
ornamented with lines of diagonal nail-marks like no. 156.
174 to 177. Potsherds (L-3f" to 2|", B-lf to f"). Parts of rims with
projecting spouts like no. 163. No. 175 is double (M/D-1"
to 2", H-li" to 2"). For no. 175, see PI. VII, Fig, 13.
178. Potsherd (L-3", B-3"). Part of a small round vessel. Ash coloured
outside ; but the material is apparently red.
179. A flat hollow knob which may have been attached to a lid. Grey.
(H-2", ©« 5|").
180. Potsherd (L-6", B-3"). Part of the rim of a large globular vessel.
Below the rim is a series of convex and concave circular
lines, with two rows of crudely formed wavy ornament below .
Rei. PI. VII, Fig. 7.
181 to 188. Potsherds (L-9" to 3", B-6" to 3") with spouts (H-2*' to f,
M/D-1 f" to 1") of various forms. All, with probably the
exception of no. 185, have been attached to the outside
rims of large urns of thin raateriai. Like nos. 163 and 175.
No. 185 is grey, the others are red.
189 and 190. Potsherds with leg (L-6" to 2", B-5|" to 2"). Fragments
of the bodies of large urns of coarse red material, each with
a hook similar to no. 152.
191 to 197. Potsherds of the rims of large urns of coarse red pottery,
showing various forms of lines of diagonal nail and finger
impressions. (L-1' V to 6", B-8^ to 3^"). Nos. 192 and 196
are interior ornaments, the others are on the outside. For
no. 192, see PI. VII, Fig. 18.
198. Potsherd (L-5", B-5", ©" 1' 2"). Apparently a fragment of a
moulded roof terminal ; the material is red-coloured, but
covered with an ash-coloured deposit. It is not a sepulchral
object but got from an adjoining village site.
199 to 202. Saucer lamps (M/D-6" to 4^", H-3" to 2"). Each has a
flat bottom. Colour red. For no. 200, see PI. VII, Pig. 10.
203. Small Po«a/. (M/D-4r', H-6", ©'« 1' 11"). On the outside of the
body a pair of incised parallel lines run aroiind. Ring,
stand belcw. .
30 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
204 to 211. Tondis (M/D.3f" to 4", H-9" to 11", 0c« 2' 6" to 1' 11").
Globular pots of red colour with a cylindrical neck. Traces
of black in the neck of no. 207. Ring-stand below each.
212 to 218. MaikJdnnams (M/D-1" to 1^", H-f", to i"). All are of red
material ; but all have had a black polish (except no. 216)
which is now mostly away except in the case of no. 214.
For no. 212, see PI. VII, Fig. 9.
219 and 220. ^udio (M/D.21" to 2", H-lf" to |"). Both have been black
and red, but the black is now almost away from no. 219.
221 to 224. Maikkinnams (M/D-2" each, H^" to f"). All are black on the
surface, but the material is red.
225. MUdi (M/D-2", H-^')- Black.
226. Palldi (M/D-3", H-4", ©«» 1' 3"). Globular bulging red body and
black cylindrical neck ; a circular stand below. PL VII,
Fig 17.
227. Kalyyam (M/D-2|", H-3|", ©«« 1' 2"). This has a pointed bottom.
Black on red material ; a circular stand below.
228 to 230. Maravais (M/D-2i" to 2", H-5" to 4"). Black and red.
Stands below.
231 to 234. Kalayams (M/D-2" to 1^", H-4" to 3*", Q^ H" to 8").
Nos. 231 and 234 have long necks. Nos. 233 and 234 have
mudis, on the top. No. 233, has, in addition to the mudi, an
elongated neck. All are on stands. For no. 234, see PI.
VII, Fig. 15.
235. Bowl with a mudi (M/D-4", H-3i"). This bowl has a pointed
bottom with a ring stand below. Black colour. PI. VII,
Fig. 16.
236 to 241. Kalayams (M/D-1" each, H-3i" to 2f, ©<« 9" to 7"). For
no. 236, see PI. VII, Fig. 14. Nob. 236 to 238 have long
necks. No. 241 has a wide mouth, nearly as wide as the
body. In no. 240 there is a hole in the middle of the body,
probably intended as a mukku (nose) for pouring out the
contents. All these vessels have been of black or red
material, but the former colour is mostly worn off.
242. i^atti (M/D-2", fl-2"). Has a wide mouth and a thick cylindrical
rim. Red coloured.
243 and 244. ^^i^ (M/D-li", 2"; H-lf, 2"). These are placed on
ring-stands. Red with traces of black,
245. Cup with a pointed bottom (M/D-4", H-4"). Red coloured with
black inside and at the rim.
246. Kinnam (M/D-3", H-3"). Black, with a slight coating of chunam
inside.
247. Mudi (M/D-U", H-lf"). The knob is broken.
POTTERY. 81
248 and 249. Kalayams (M/D-l^" each, H-5", 5J", ©«« 1' 4" and 1' ^O-
No. 248 has a pointed bottom. No. 249 is fall of earth.
Both have a globular body with small neck and are
black coloured, with stands below. For no. 248, see. PI.
VII, Fig. 19.
250. Maravai (M/D-2J", H-3"). Projecting rim ; dull red.
251 and 252. ETudaTTw (M/D-3", 4"; H-7", Q\" ; Q^e 1' 11", 1' 7"). The
former is dull red, and the latter a deep red, with a line
running around the neck. Both have earth inside and
stands below. For no. 252, see PI. VII, Fig. 20.
253 to 255. Tondis (M/D-3" to 3^", H-7" to 8", 0«=« 1' 11" to 1' 8'0
with stands below each. Neck black in all. No. 254 is
pale red and has earth inside.
256 to 262. Jcais (M/D-3" to 4" ; H-7|" to 10", ©^e 1' 2" to 1' 8").
No. 256 has a lid with a flat base and is black in colour
throughout. It has a cylindrical mudi or cover, and in all
respects is similar to some of the bronze jars, such as no. 5.
It is a unique specimen. Nos. 257 to 259 are red-coloured
with curving concave necks. In nos. 260 and 261 the neck
is black and the body red ; they rest on stands. For no. 256,
see PI. VII, Figs. 21 and 22 and for no. 262, see PI. VII,
Fig. 23.
263. ^uja (M/D-3y', H-7^", ©ce at m. b. 1' 6"). This is intended for
cooling water; it has a long neck and a bulbous body. There
is a stand below. PI. VII, Fig. 24.
264 to 271. MaiTcUnnams (M/D-2" to 4", H-i" to |"). Nos. 267 and 271
are grey coloured and the rest black.
272 and 273. Palis (M/D-2", 2^" ; H-4", 3f"). The former has a broad
base. They serve the purpose of stands. For no. 272, see
PI. VII, Fig. 25.
274 to 277. Kudam (M/D-l" to 1", H-4" to 6", ©^^ 10" to 1' 2"). These
have an elongated pointed bottom and a very narrow mouth.
No. 277 is full of earth. They rest on stands : colour black.
For no. 275, see PI. VII, Fig. 28.
278 to 282. Pallais (M/D-2r to 4", H-3" to .5", ©o^ II" to 1' 4r),
These have a wide mouth and bulbous body. No. 279 is
black, the rest are black and red. Nos. 279 and 280 are
on stands.
283 to 289. Kalayams (M/D-l^" to 2"; H-3" to 5"; ©« 1' to 7').
These are of various sizes, but generally small. They have
a narrow neck and a bulbous body. Colours black and red.
Ko. 284 is full of earth. Nos. 283 and 284 are on stands.
290. Sorakkdi-lotia (H-3J", ©c« at bottom 5^", M/D-f"). This has an
elongated body with a small neck and resembles a iorakkai.
32 PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
Black colour, unpoliahed and of friable material. PI. VII,
Fig. 26.
291. Agal (M/D-2", H-l|"). An earthen lamp with a projection for the
wick. PI. VII, Fig. 29.
292 and 293. Mukku Kinnams (M/D-2i", 2|" ; H-2" each). A small tube
on one side of the cup (L-^" to f") is for pouring out the
contents or for feeding infants with milk. They may be
compared with no. 127. The first is black and the second
red. For no. 292 see PI. VII, Fig. 30.
294. Maravai (M/D-2i", H-2i"). Month nearly as wide as the body.
Dull red.
295. Tavalai (M/D-3", H-3i", 0ce 9"). Wide concave neck and a
pointed bottom. Red. PI. VII, Fig. 27.
296. Mndi of Small size without a knob ; black coloured.
297. Santhana Pela (M/D-3", H-5"). A long cup on a concave base,
intended for keeping sandal, etc. ; it has a black lid. Dull
red. PI. VII, Fig. 32.
298 and 299. Kundu Bogtnis (M/D-2|", 4"; H.4", 6"). Colour black
and red ; each rests on a black ring-stand. No. 299 bas a
dotted diagonal ornament around the rim. Both have
conical pointed lids.
300 and 301.. Ktnnam.'' (M/D 3^ each ; H-4", 4|"). Dull red with
worn off traces of black ; each is on a black ring-stand
302. Bowl with a pointed bottom (M/D-7", H-6"). It is on a circular
stand and is covered with a fine large lid. Lid and stand
black ; bowl black and red. PI. VII, Fig. 33.
303. Panai (M/D-5", H-7"). Two incised lines run around below the
neck. Colour black and red. It is on a black ring-stand.
304. Jadi (M/D-3", H-5", ©ceat bulging point 1' 2") with a pointed
bottom. Red and black ; covered with a black cup-shaped
mudi and resting on a circular black stand. PI. VII,
Pig. 31.
305. Madakku (M/D-10", H-4|"). A large bowl resting on a separate
base. Red with black rim ; base or stand black. Two
incised lines run around the rim. It is tilled with earth and
pieces of mioa. PI. VII, Fig. 35.
306. Mudi (M/D-7", H-4"). Rests on a black stand. Inside are
fragments of bronze and mica. Black and red.
307. Kundan (M/D-7", H-5"). Filled with bones. Colour black and
red. On a black stand.
308 to 311. Kalayams (M/D-3" to U", H-2" to 4"). All except
no. 310 rest on black stands. No. 311 has a cup-like mudi.
Colour generally black and red, but the former is mostly
worn ofi.
POTTERY. SS
312. Jadi (M/D-5". H-7") with a Hd and stand. The former i& black and
red and the two latter black. PI. VII, Fig. 34.
313. Kundu Bogini (M/D-3", H-6"). Resta on a black stand. Colour
black and red.
314- Kinnam (M/D-5", H-4^") Black and red ; rests on a black stand.
315 to 317. Kilayams (M/D-2i" to 2"; H-lf" to 2]-"). Culour black
and red.
318 to 324. Kunddns (M/D-3 ", H-3 "). Colour black and red.
325 and 328. Kuduvais (M/D-li" each; H-9", 7"; O"* 1'^^', 1'7'^.
The former is of a grey ash colour and the latter is black
throughout. Both have a pointed bottom and narrow neck.
They are on stands. For no. 325, PI. VII, Fig. 36.
327. Panai (U/D-31"; H-IO"; 0«« 2'). Neck slightly broken. Black
and red. Is on a stand.
328. Etidam (M/D-4" ; H-&" ; 0^, 2' 4"). Colour red ; rests on a black
stand.
329- Pamt (M/D-4"; H-6"; Qcel'g"). It has a mtidi (broken) with
earth in the interspace. Red coloured throughout. Rests
on a black stand.
330 to 332. MadakJiw (M/D-6" to 1' ; H-^ to 2i"). Bowl-shaped vessels
with similarly formed mudis which are embedded in the
earth ineide. Colour red. They rest on black stands.
333 and 334. Jdiii (M/D-4 " each ; H-9 ", 10 " ; 0" 1' 10", 2' 2"). Have
a rim at the mouth and parallel incised lines around the
neck. Red colour. Both rest on stands.
335. Kundan (M/D-5", H.3"). Dull red ; rests on a black stand.
336 and 337. Maravais on stands (M/D-3", 4"; H-7", 8"). In no. 336
a series of lines runs around below the rim ; above the lines
the colour is black, below it is dull red. No. 337 is red, but
mottled with traces of black.
33S and 339. Kalayams on stands (M/D-5" ea-^h ; H-6", 7" ; 0«* at middle
belt 2' 3"). No. 338 is of a dull red colour. No. 330 is black
above and red below.
340- ^uofi (M/D-l", H-5"). This may be described as a cover, and it
perhaps was one; but it is of wide bowl-shape and may
possibly have been so used. It has earth inside. One
portion of the top is broken. There is ariug-stand below.
341 and 342. T^xvalais (M/D-6i", G" ; H-9", 7"; 0°« 2' 5", 1' 11^"). Both
are dull red coloured, and rest on stands. For uo. 341, see
PI. VII, Fig. 37.
34a Kvja with mudi (M/D-4r ; H-8" ; 0«« at m.b, I'll"). It is slightly
broken at the bottom and is full of earth, A stand below.
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84 PREHTSTOEIC ANTIQUITIES.
314 to 350, Kundu Boginis (M/D-2" to 3" ; H-4" to 5"). Nos. 344, 346
and 348 have a lid and earth inside. All have stands below.
351- Musai (M/D-2" ; H-4"). Upper half black and lower red. There
is an elongated stand below.
352 to 355. Boginis (M/D-2y' to 4" ; E.-2\" to 3"). Nob. 354 and 355 are
black, with lines below the rim. All are on standn. For
nos. 353 and 355, Soe PI. VII, Fig. 38 and PI. YllI, Fig. 4,
respectively.
356. IfiZii, (M/D-3", H2V')- Conical shape. Pi. VIII, Fig. 5.
357 to 361. Kinnams (M/D-2" to 3"; H-l^" to If"). Of various shapes,
with and without moulded rims. No. 359 has a pointed
bottom ; no. 361 is black with a stout rim.
362 and 363- AgaU (M/D-2i" to 3" ; H-2" each). Black throughout. For
no. 362, see PI. VII, Fig. 39.
364 and 365. ^inna Boginis (M/D-2 " each ; H-2" each). No. 364 is red,
and no. 365 black and red.
366 and 367. -^osB/>?ij (M/D 1"; H-li", 2"). Red.
368 and 369. Lamp (M/D-:rto 3f"; H-1" nearly). These earthen lamps
have a spout at one side for the projecting wick. No. 368
is ornamented with incised lines on the rim. For no. 369,
see PI. VIII, Fig. 6.
370. Pali (M/D-51", H.3i", ©«» at m.b. 7"). This resembles a ring-
stand, but has no hole through the centre as they have. It
is a flat vase. PI. VIII, Fig. 3,
371 to 377. TondiR. (M/D-31" to 4", H.9" to 11", 0" at m.b. 2' 2", 2'7'0.
Th'ise are generally of one form, but vary in minor
particalars. They are all of varying shades of dull red.
All are on stands. For no. 373, see Pi. VIII, Fig. 1.
378. SatUQJL|D.^", H-6", 0<^e at m.b. I'll"). Moulded lines around
the neck. It is full of earth and has a stand below. PL
VIII, Fig. 9.
379. JTo/ayflm (M/D-4", H-7", ©coatm.b. 2' 1"). Rim slightly broken.
Dull blackish red throughout. There is a stand below.
380 to 386. Kundu Bojinis (M/D 3" to 2^", H-4" to 6"). Nos. 380, 383,
385 and 3c6 have lids. All have stands below.
387 to 389. Cups with round or slightly pointed bottoms (M/D-4'' to 3*,
H-31" to 3"). Black and red, with stands below.
390 to 397. MUdis (M/D 3" to 2i", H-2" to If).
398. Kinnam (M/D-25", H-l"). Black coloured, with a thick rim.
399 and 400. 3/w*aw (M/D-2^ and H-7" each). For no. S9i>, see PI. VIII,
Fig. 2.
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401 to 409. Tondis (M/D-3|"to4"; H-7" to 1'; 0~ at m.b. V 8" to
2' 7"). No. 403 has a coating of lime or chunan. Nos. 404|
406 and 409 are blaok at the top. All have ring-stands below*
410. Jcidi (M/D-c"; H-7"; ©^e at m.b. 1' 1"). Rounded conical base;
black and red. There is a stand below. PI. \JII, Fig. 10.
411 and 412. Mudis (M/D-7"; H-4" each) with another imbedded in
earih contained in no. 411. No. 412 contains bones and
a small cup-iike vessel.
413 and 414. Kundu Boginis (M/D-2yMo3": H-4" each). Both hare
stands below, and no. 413 has a lid.
415. Maravai with a lid and stand. (M/D-3" : H-4").
416. Cup with lid and stand. (M/D-4" : H-2^").
417 to 421. -^o^ptw? (M/D-r to li": H-2f"to 2"). No. 418 is full of
earth.
422 to 426. Kinnams (M/D-2i" to 3" : H-2" each).
427 to 429. Miisais (M/D-2" each : B.-7' to 8"). All have stands below.
430. Soppu on a high ring-stand. (M/D-2" : El-2^"). It contains earth.
431 to 438. Kundu Boginis (M/D-4" to 5" : H-5" to G"). No. 433 is full
of earth and is ornamented by dots on the neck. Nos. 431,
433, 434, 437 and 438 have lids ornamented with dotted lines,
either incised or marked with colour. All have stands below.
439. Bowl with conical bottom (M/D-10" : H-6"). Inside are bones, an
elongated ring-stand and an ayal. It has a stand below.
440. Broken bowl with three long ring-stands embedded in the earth
inside (M/D-?" : H-4"). It has a ring-stand below. PI. VIII,
Fig. 13.
441 to 446. Parts of lids. These illustrate various forms of lid ter-
minals. (H-3" to 4"). For nos. 443 to 446, see PI. VIII,
Figs. 8, 12, 14 and 18.
447. Smhu (M/D-2" : H-4"). With a stand below.
448. Mudi (M/D-5" : H-3"). The inaide is black. It rests on a stand.
449 and 450. Kundans (M/D-3" each : H-3" each). Both have ring-
stanas below (3"). There is earth inside no. 450.
451. Vanali (M/D 3" : H-2"). The inside is black. It has a lid above
and a stand below.
452 to 454. Kundu Boginis (M/D-2" to 2f": H-4" to 5"). AH hare
stands below.
455 to 462. MaikkinnatHs (M/D-V to 2": H-l" nearly each). Nos. 460
to 462 are red in colour and the rest black.
463. KvjaMudi (M/D-ll": B-3": H-f).
461 Ktmam with Hm (M/D-2V' : H-1"). Black coloured.
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465. Tavalai (M/D-3" : H-2i": ©'"^ at m.b. 101"). Neck broken;
there is a ring-stand below.
466 to 473. Tondis (M/D-3" to 5" : H-&" to 1' : 0«« at m.b. 1' 10" to
2' 10"). No8. 469 and 470 are fall of earth; all are dull red
coloured. All have stands below. For no. 466, see PI. VIII,
Fig. 15.
474 ftnd 475. Boginis (M/D-l^" each : H 1^" each). No. 475 is black
in colour.
476. MaraUal (M/D-6" : H-5";. With a cylindrical neck over a
bulbous conical body. This class of vespel is used for
measuring grain. There is a stand below. PI. VIII, Fig. 17.
Similar to no. 553.
477. Musai (M/D-2" : H-5"). This has an elongated ring-stand.
478 to 481. Cups with pointed base (M/D-3" to 4": H-3" to 5").
No. 480 has a coating of chunam. All have stands below ;
and the one for no. 481 is elongated.
482 and 483. Boginis (M/D-3" and 4" : H-2f and 3"). With stands below.
484 to 486. Kundu Boginis (M/D-2" to 2^ : H-i" to 2^")-
48'A ^inV^'^ Saiti (M/D-l" : H-2"). Black coloured.
488. Kiija Mudi (M/D-l" : H-2").
489 and 490. Kalayanis (11ID-'1",2^": H-2i", 8|"f 0<^ 9", 11 J")- Neck
broken in both. The former is red and the latter partly red
and black. No. 4S9 has a stand below.
491. Panai (M/D-5": H-9": ©'e at m.b. 2' 2"). With a stand below.
492. Satii (M/D-6": H- 9" : ©c^ 2' 5"). With a stand below.
493 to 495. Tondis (M/D-3" to 6" : H 8" to 1'). All have stands below.
496. Panai (M/D-4", H 9", ©»« at m.b. 2' 2"). With a stand.
497. ^ttiam (M/D-6", H-10". ©^e at m.b. 2' 3"). Bed coloured and
highly polished ; with a stand.
498. Tavalai (M/D-5"; H-?", ©« 2' 2"). Neck broken and top portion
black. There is a stand below.
499. Lid (H-2'', ©ce 7^"). On a ring-stand below.
500. Small bowl with a pointed base (M/D-6", H-3"). Black coloured
with a ring-stand below.
501. Talam (M/D-10" ; R'2^"). There are bones inside. PI. VllI,
Fig. 11.
502. Bowl with a cylindrical neck and a pointed base (M/D-4^", H-4|").
Black throughout. PI. VIII, Fig. 19.
503. Kundu Bogini (M/D-2", H-4"). On a stand.
504. Mwravai (M./D-3^'\ H-6"). On a stand. The rim is slightly broken ;
some incised lines run around below the neck.
505 to 508. MUsiis (M/D-2" to 2^", H-5i" to 7"). No. 507 is full of earth
and no. 505 h&s a pointed bottom. All have stands below.
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509. ro,mi (M/R-4i", H-7", ©c« V 10"). On a stand.
510. -^a«i(M/D-4i", H-6', © i' 8"). On a stand. Red.
511 to 513. JSdis (lM/D-3" to ^\ H-S" each, ©''^ 1/ 8" to 1' 11").
No. 511 is black at the neck, nne. 512 and 513 are red. Not
a sarface colour but due to burning. All have Btnnds below.
514. Kalayam (M/D-4", H-?!", ©°« 2' 2"), This has a dull red colour.
There is a stand below.
515. Large bowl with slightly pointed base (M/D-1', H-7"), resting
on a small stand. Black coloured with mottled red below.
There are bones inside. PI. VIII, Fig. 16.
516 to 520. Mfmiis (M/D.2" to 2|", H-3" to 5"). Nos. 516 to 518 are on
elongated stands. For no. 520, see PI. VIII, Fig. 20.
5J31 and 522. Boginh (M/D-S" to 5", H-2|" to 4"). Both have stands
below,
523 to 527. Urtdis (M/D-3" to 4", H-2|" each), Nos. 523 and 524 have
a tapering pointed base. No. 525 has a coating of chunam ;
nos. 526 and 527 are of a dull red colour. All except no. 523
are on stands.
528. J^i (M/D-3", H-5", ©ce 1' 2"). There is a stand below.
529. ^rwZt with pointed bottom (M/D-4|", H-3"). It has a lid above and
a stand below. PI. VIII, Fig. 21.
530 and 531. KinncL'iis (M/D-3|" each, H-3''' nearly each). The former
has a rim of bead section, and the latter a cylindrical neck.
532 to 536. Kundu Kinnams (.M/D-2" to 2|", H-l|" each). There is a
slight coating oi chunam on nos. 532 and 533,
537 to 543. Maikhinmms (M/D-li" to 2", H4" each). Black coloured.
544. Kuja Mudi (B-3"). Slightly broken,
545. Soppu (M/D-2i", H-2|"), Red ; rim slightly chipped.
546 to 549. Tondis on stands (M/D-4''' to 5^", H-7" to 9". Q^ V 8" to
2^'), Rim slightly broken in all. Dark red colour.
No. 549 has a short neck (3").
550. Marawi (M/D-4", H-8", ©c« 1' 9"). Dark red colour; on a stand.
551 and 552. Kalayams (M/D-2" to 3-J", H-3" to 6", Q^"> at m.b. 9^"
to 1' 7"). Black ; the neck in no, 551 is slightly broken.
Both have stands below.
553. Marakkal with a pointed bottom (M/D-7", H-7"). On a stand.
Broken at the top; with earth inside, containing two other
small pieces of pottery in their original positions. PI. VIII»
Fig. 23.
554 and 555. Musais (M/D-2", i.^": H-4i", 5^"). Both of a grey red
colour.
556 and 557. Flat cups (M/D-2", 3" : H-lf , 2"). The former is red.
558 and 559. Boffinis (M/D-3" each : H-nearly 1^" each).
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560 to 562. Small wide cups with a slightly pointed bottom (M/D-3^*
to4i":H-2i"to3").
563. Mudi (M/D-4", H-2"). Black coloured.
564. Mudi ^H-8", M/D-5"). There are small objects iuside ; red coloured,
with a coating of anh.
665. Bowl with slightly pointed bottom (M/D-6'', H-4''). Neck
concave.
566. Bottom of a large stand (H-7"). Thick red, unpolished pottery
(Qce at bottom 1' 10^"). PI. VIII, Fig. 28.
567. Large cup with a wide month and a flat bottom (M/D-4^'',
H-4"). Over it is a lid with an unusual cnp terminal and a
stand below. PI. VIII Fig, 25.
568. Mudi (M/D-6", H-3"). On a riug-stanJ ; black inside.
569. i'ali (M/D-7", H-5", 0ce at m.b. 61"). Vase-shaped bowl on a
stand, all in one piece. PI. VIII, Fig. 22.
570. Mudi (M/D-r, H-4"). With a ring-like knob inside for lifting
it. Bed unpolished pottery. The only specimen of its
class found. It is placed on a stand. PI. VIII, Fig. 26.
571. Cup with pieces of mica iuside (M/D-?'', H-4"). Slightly broken
at one part. Dull black colour. There is a stand below.
572. Bowl with pieces of heematite inside (M/D-10", H-4"). Rests on a
ring-stand,
573. Bowl with pieces of mica inside (M/D-8", H-5"). On a ring-stand.
Both black.
574. Bowl with earth inside, containing another small piece of pottery
(M/D-7", H-4"). On a stand.
575 to 578. Tondis (M/D-3" to 4", H-8' to 1', 0ce 1' 8^" to 2' 11"). All
are dark red and have stands below. For no. 578, see
PI. VIII, Fig. 27.
579. PaUdi (M/D-4", H-6", 0«> 1' 11^"), Bell neck; has a ring around
it, and is therefore unusual. There is a ring-stand below.
PI. VIII, Fig. 24,
680 to 586. Kundu Boginis (M/D-3" to 4", H-4" to 6"). On ring-stands.
Nos. 580, 582 and 584 to 586 have lids. For no. 586, see
PI. VIII, Fig. 29.
587 and 588. Sinna Kundu BZginii (M/D-2|", 3" : H-4'' each). Both
have lids and stands.
689. Affl^t (M/D-2", H-6i").
590. Kalayam (M/D-3f, H-4", ©c« 1' 4"). The lid has an unusual
terminal and is broken on one side. There is a stand below.
591. Jadt (M/D-3i", 11-7). On a ring-stand
592!ind593. Kalayamt (M/D-2i", 3"; H-6", T ; O* 1' 6f, 1' 9i").
Both have a fine polished blaok colour and are on stands.
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POTTERY. 39
594 to 597. Lids (H-4" to 5", 0ce at bottom 9^ to 1' 2"). All have
terminals of unusual form. PI. VIlI, Fig. 30. The terminal
of uo. 591. is pointed oval ; no. 595 is cup-shaped ; r.os. 596
and 597 are pointed conical. All are black except no. 596
which has a coating of earth.
598. Fraorment of wood found in an urn (L-1' 5", B-9").
599- Two large red panais over a pair of black ring-stands (H-ll", 0<»
2' 5").
600- Red Tondt over a pair of black ring stands ; neck broken (H-l',
0«« 2' 7").
601- Dall red Tondi over a pair of black rinsr stands (H-10", 0ce 2' 8").
602- Red Panai and Tondi over a pair of black ring-stands (H-l' 11"^
0ce 2' 8").
603' Jodi with neck broken. There are a pair of ring-stands below
Inside black, with broad mouth. {}!.\ID-\j": 0ce at m.b. 3' :
H-l'). PI. VIII, Fig. 7.
604. Tondi with a pair of ring-stands below. (M/D-4":© ce 2' 8": H-l').
605- Panai with earth inside. This rests on a pair of ring-stands.
(M/D-4": HJl": 0oe at m.b. 2' 7").
606. Tondi with a pair of ring-stands below. Neck slightly broken
(M/D-4i", H-ll", 0ce2' 8").
607- Tondi with a pair of ring-stands below. This has a coating of
chunam. From Korkai (M/D-5f", H-9", 0oe 2' 8").
608- Jad^ with a pair of ring-stands below. Neck slightly broken,
(M/D-4", H-l' 2", 0ce -2' 10").
609. Jadi of a dark red colour with ring-stands below. (M/D-5", H-l' 1",
0c» 3' 3").
610- Jadi of a light red colour on riug-stands (M/D-4", H-l' 1", 0co
2' 9").
611 to 616. Pyriform shaped urns varying in height from 2' 2" to 3', and
0=0 from 5' 3" to 7' 4". The urns taper to a nflrrow flat
bottom. All have a thick round beaded rim at the mouth.
Nos. 611, 612 and G13 are examples of the ordinary form of
urn. No. 614 is a different form with a bell mouth, not so
usual as the preceding ; it hIso has a thumb-mark ornament
around the rim and three raised streamers bt low the rim
on one side. All these urns are of coarse thick red pottery
No. 615 (adjoining 614) follows the ordinary form of
no. 611, but is of thin finer material and shows traces
of black colour polish around the rim. No. 616 is an
extra large urn of the usual form, bat it has a circular
raised b.ind around the upper part, indented with finger-
point impressions. At one side this band terminates in two
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40 PBEHISTOBIC AirriQUITIES.
reverse curves. On the interior six inches below the rim,
at one side of the urn are two carved hooks of one and a
half inches in length, placed nine inches apart. These are
intended for the snspension of some of the small articles.
For nos. 611, 615 and 610, see PI. IX, Figs. 1, 2 and 3.
HUMAN BONES.
In two cases will be foand a selection of skalls and other human bones
from AdicbanallxLr.
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PEIHISTOKIC ANTIQUITIES. 4il
PERUMBAIR PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
INTRODUCTION. *
Description oj the excavations. '\ — There are a large number of rude
stone monuments in the Chingleput district, several of which have
been excavated. Mr. Sewell states (Lists of Antiq. Vol. I, p. 172)
that these are probably relics of the Kurumbars, whose sovereigns
belonged to the Pailava family and who once inhabited this part of
the country prior to the eleventh century, when they were conquered
by the Cholas. The popular name of Kurumbar Medu, i.e., Kurum-
bar mounds, given to such monuments, tends to confirm this
statement.
I visited Peruinbair, strictly Perumbayur, in the Madurantakam
taluk in 1904-05, ard observing extensive groups of rude stone
circles situated around the adjoining hills, decided on excavating
some of them. The work was continued at intervals till 1907-08, and
resulted in a very fair collection of prehistoric remains which differ
in many respects from those pertaining to Tinnevelly.
The sites occur in the waste or rocky places (PI. XIV, Fig. 1) which
surround the range of hills above referred to, and the whole range is
classed as a Government Reserve forest. Around the base of the
hills the remains are placed a short distance from the bottom slopes,
and usually consist of stone circles varying from eight to fifty feet in
diameter, formed of rough stone boulders. In others, the stones
have been removed and the site of deposit is only marked by a low
mound, which must at one time have been much higher, but has been
reduced in height by the action of the weather. In the centre of
each stone circle is deposited either a pyriform urn or an elongated
pottery cist.
The reservation of the site has been the means of protecting the
majority of the remains from the unrestricted depredations of treasure
seekers, and the result is that many of the circles contain deposits in
a varying state of preservation. Such mounds as are outside the
reserve, usually show traces of having been dug into. The mounds
are generally covered with a dense growth of prickly-pear which has
* Vide Reports of the ArcVseologicnl Survey. Soutlicrn Circle, 1905-OG and
1907-09, and the Archaoologioal Survey of India, 1908-09, pp. 92-99.
t Though the nauio of the Tillaire has been adopted as the title of the site, it
does not imply that. the*e reraaina were fonnd only in its vicinity. Excavation was
first begun there and the seven other villages, where it was condocted, encircle the
hills.
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42 PREHISTOEIC ANTIQUITIES.
afforded another means of protection. The surface soil is a coarse
gravel, with a substratum of clay of a red ferruginous kind. This is
an unsuitable soil for the preservation of ceramic relics, as its expan-
sion and contraction, according to the moisture to which it is subjected,
result in the fracture of the pottery ; and the greatest difficulty has
been experienced in restoring to shape the broken cists and urns that
were brought to the Museum.
The deposits are found at a depth of two to seven feet below the
surface and are contained in pyriform urns, or in oblong pottery oista or
sarcophagi rounded at the ends and standing on three rows of short
legs. The cists vary in length from two to seven feet and resemble
those found at the Pallavaram prehistoric site in the Saidapet taluk,
(vhingleput district, excepting that those from the latter place invari-
ably have two rows of legs, while those at PerumbSir, whether large
or small, almost always have three.
The main deposits are found in the cists themselves, but as at the
other sites, subsidiary deposits of pottery and iron implements are
found outside and around them. Some of the smaller articles appear
close to the surface and at intervals down to the main deposit, which
may be as much as seven feet from the surface, but the depth is
generally less.
The finds consisted of stone and iron implements and weapons,
pottery, bones, and shell ornaments. In one cist was a human
skeleton in a cross-legged sitting posture, with the hands resting on
the knees as if in meditation. This, however, seems to be a compara-
tively modern interment and not of the prehistoric period. The
condition of the bones shows this clearly, and the presence of a small
black stone image of Granesa further confirms it. It has been the
custom in certain exceptional cases to effect such recent burials
in prehistoric sites.
POTTERY.
NoTi. — When compared with the Tinnevelly pottery, the difference in material
and also to a certain extent in form is strikingly apparent. The material as a rule
coarser, and specimens with the fine black and red glaze so common on the
Tinnevelly objects are comparatively rare. Many are covered with a deposit of aah
or lime. These Porumbair exhibits mostly oonsitt of pottery, bat there are a few
examples of stone and iron objects also.
1. Ja4i Red coloured, with incised lines fanning around the body
(H-6", B-4", M/D-4"). PI. X, Fig. 1.
2. Satti (H-5i", 6-9*, M/D-d").
3. VallcLi (H-5r, B-8", M/D-4"). Red with a coating of ash. PI. X,
Pig. 2.
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43
4 and 5. Kundu hoginh (H-4", 3"; B-4|", 4"). Aeh coloured with
traces of black appearing through. For no. 4, PI. X,
Fig. 3.
6 and 7. Kuduvais (H-5", B-6", M/D-3", and H-3", B-4i", M/D-2").
No. 6 is dull red, and no. 7 has its mouth black, but is
otherwise of an ash colour. For no. 7, see PI. X, Fig. 4.
8 and 9. Kalayams (R-Z\B-h'\ M/D-2", and H-2|", B-3", M/D-1"),
No. 8 is full of earth, and no. 9 has its mouth broken.
Both are dull red.
10. Bowl with a pointed bottom (H-4''', M/D-Sf). Inside black,
upper part of outside black and lower part red. PI. X,
Fig. 6.
11. Jfon^^ae (H-6", B-3^", M/D-3"). Is full of earth. Coarse red mate-
rial. There is a black projection below the neck for fixing
a mudi or cover. PI. X, Fig. 7.
12 and 13. Boginis (H-2", M/D-4", and H-3", M/D-4|"). Both are of ash
colour. In no. 12 the neck is slightly black, and no. 13
is full of earth.
14. ^afti (H-4", B-7", M/D-4|"). Dull red.
15. TJruli (H-2", M/D-4"). Has a wide bell mouth. Ash colour. PL
X, Fig. 5.
16. Kalayam (H-3^", B-4'', M/D-l^"). Resembles nos, 8 and 9. Ash
colour.
17. Kuduvai, (H-3|", B-4i", M/D-3'0- Similar to nos. 6 and 7. Red
with a coating of ash. There is a ring-stand below.
18. Fdnai with mudi (H.4", B-6", M/D-3"). Ash colour. PI. X,
Fig. 8.
19. Tumbler (H-5", M/D-4"), Ash colour. There is also a mudi on it.
PI. X, Fig. 9.
20 and 21. Mondais (M/D-3", H-5", B-3|"). These were found lying
outside the end of cist no. 169. They resemble no. 11 but
are of better make. Dull red colour. For no. 21. PI. X.
Fig. 10.
22 to 24. Tumblers (M/D.4A" to 4", H-5" to 4", B-4|" to 4"). Similar to
no. 19. Ash colour. For no. 23, see PI. X, Fig. 11.
25. Pdnai (M/D-4i", H-4", B-5"). Ash colour.
26. Kinnam (H-3", B-4"). Is of thin material and has been black
coloured, but is coated with ash. PI. X, Fig. 12.
Kuduvai (M/D-3", H-4", B-4i"). Similar to nos. 6 and 7. Dull
red.
Kalayam (M/D-2", H-3", B-4i"). Similar to nos. 9 and 16 ; there is
parth inside. Neck broken. Dull red.
Kundu Bogini (H-4J", U-4"). There are earth and bones inside.
Traces of black polish appear through a thick ashy deposit.
44 PREHI8T0EIC ANTIQUITIES.
30. Kuduvai (M/D.3", H-4", B-5"). A variety of no. 27. Dull red
covered with ash. PI. X, Fig. lo,
31. Tumbler (H-4", B-4"). A part of the top broken. Thin red mate-
rial with a black poliph, almost wholly covered with ash.
32. Kinnam, (M/D-4", H-3"). Dull red.
33. Kalayam (M/D-2", H-4", B-6"). There is earth inside. Neck partly
broken. Grey colour.
34. Sithai (M/D-1", H-4", B-8"). Neck broken, with incised lines
radiating around it. Has a hole aud marks on one side for
a spout or handle. There is an incised ornamented base at
the bottom. Grey ash colour. PI. X, Fig. 14.
35 to 37. Tondis (M/D-3" to 2^", H-e^" to 4", B-8" to 4"). Nos. 35 and
37 have earth inside. Dull red colour.
38. Soppu (M/D-3i", H-3"). Upper half black and bottom red. There
is earth inside.
39. Kinnam with overlapping mouth. (M/D-4", H-2^"). There is
earth inside. Thin black coloured material covered with
a grey deposit. PI. X, Fig. 15.
40. Agal (M/D-4i", H-l"). Black, covered with ash. PI. X, Fig. 16.
41 and 42. Bdgtnts (M/D-4|", 4", H-3i", 3"). Thin material with ashy
deposit and traces of ash appearing through it.
43. Ring-stand (M/D-8", H-5"). Of thick material covered with a
deposit of lime. PI. X, Fig. 17.
44. Bowl with a flat bottom (M/D-6", H-.S"). Dull grey colour. PI,
X, Fig. 18.
45. Pdnat (M/D-4", H-3"). There is earth inside. Ash colour with
traces of black appearing at the rim. PI. X, Fig. 19.
NoTK — Most of the exhibits numbered 46 to 167 are pottery, but there are a few
in iron, stone and shell. The geological names of the stones have been verified hj
M.B.Ry. U. Narayana Bao Avargal, M.A., Lecturer in Geology, Presidency College.
46 to 52. Kudams (M/D-llf' to 8", H-7i" to 6^")- Wide flat body
with cylindrical neck. All are dull red and coated with a
grey deposit. No. 46 is dull red only. For nos. 46 and 50,
see PI. X, Figs. 20 and U.
53 and 54. Ktcduvais (M/DA" to 3f\ H-8"to 6"). Moulded cylindrical
neck. Grey colour. For no. 53, see PI. X, Fig. 22.
55 to 57. Pallais (M/D 8^" to 8^, U-8" to 6"). They have cylindrical
necks similar to nos. 46 to 52, but the body is more globular
in form. Grey colour. For no. 57, see PI. X, Fig. 23.
58 and 59. Panat* (M/D-10" and 9", H-7" and 5i")- These are wide-
mouthed vessels. Grey colour.
60. ^"tti (M/D-6", H-5i"). Grey. Plate XI, Fig. 1.
61. Kuduvai (M/D-9", H-6^). Grey colour.
MlSCELLANKOFS OBJfiOTS. 45
Tondis, (0<^« of body 9" aiK^ 8", H-7" and 6"). Both have
lids. Colour red, covered with grey.
Kudam (M/D-5", n-4"). Dull red.
65. Knlayam (M/D-.V, H-4").
66. Jar with three legs. (M/D-B", H-Sj"). One side broken ; coated
with lime and filled with earth. PI. XI, Fig. 2.
67 and 68. Mudis (M/D-7" and C|"). Saucer-shaped. The first is dull
red, the second is coated with lime.
69 to 71. Agals (M/U 4" and 3").
72. Bogini (M/D.4", H-.5^ 0^^ at m.b. l'-5"). Coated with lime.
73. Kalayain (H-2", B-ll"). Dull black colour ; is filled with earth.
74. Kamrnal (H-l", B-2"). An earthen ear ornament. PI. XI, Fig. 3.
75. Potter's implement of sandstone (D-Sj"). Circular mass, convex
on one side a^nd flat on the other. PI. XI, Fig. 4.
76 to 93. Toys, (small cap-shaped objects). Grey colour. For no. 86,
see PI. XI, Fig. 5.
94 to 122. Potsherds (3" to 1") . These are fragments of jars and large
vessels, showing various forms of crude ornamenii, usually
thumb and nail impressions, but some also in relief. These
ornaments generally appear on the neck of the vessel. The
colour is red, with in most cases a coating of lime. For
nos. 94, 96, 97, 104, 105, 108; see PI. XI, Figs. 6 to 11.
123 and 124. Conch shells (D-3^", L-7"). Ornamented with incised
straight lines, with circles at the intersections. For no. 124,
see PI. XI, Fig. 12.
125 to 127. Iron hatchets. (L-1" to 6" : B-4" to 3".) Broad flat metal,
rounded at the butt ' end and broad at the cutting end.
Somewhat similar to those from Tinnevelly. For no. 127,
see PI. XI, Fig. 13.
128. Scythe (L-llf , B-of blade l^"). PI. XI, Fig. 14.
129 and 130. Iron arrow-heads with butt. (L-3^" to 4", Blade i" to i")-
131. A block of manganese ore. PI. XI, Fig. 15.
132. Iron hatchets (h-6^", B-2i'0.
133 and 134. Iron chisels (L-ll" to^ 8" : B-2" to If"). The former is of
thick and the latter of broad thin metal, resembling an
elongated hatchet. For no. 134, see PI. XI, Fig. 17.
135 and 136. Cii'cular conch shell ornaments, with linear and oironlar
ornamentation engraved and coloured. Each has a hole in
the middle. These were prob&bly used as head ornaments
by women. (D-3", 2^"). PI. XI, Figs. 19 and 24.
137. Conch shell ornament (L-3"). Made from the coi-e of a shell.
Linear engraved ornament ; dark coloured, PI. XI, Fig. .30.
138. Neolithic quartzite celt of polished grey stone (4" X If"). PL XI,
Fig. 20.
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139. Roughly Bcalptnred Oane^a image of hardened clay (H-3J*, B-2|").
It was found in a burial monnd which is sabsequent to the
pre-historio period. PI. XI, Fig. 16,
140. Ferruginous quartzite grinding slab with fonr legs (H-7', 8-8",
L-1' 6"). Two of the legs at one end are broken. PI. XI,
Fig. 18.
141. Wide bowl of greyish red pottery (D-8", H-2i"). Some bone
fragments are plaoed in it.
142 and 143. Kalayama (D-3J" and 2^", H-3J" and 2"). The fiwt ia
blaolr and the other red. For no. 142, see PI. XI, Fig. 21.
144. Wide cup with rim (M/D-5", H-4"). Red colour.
145 to 147. Knobs for lids (H-1^", 3" and 1"). Nos. 145 and 147 are
black and no. 146 ash coloured. For no. 146, see PI. XI,
Fig. 22.
148. Grey granite roller (D-3i^", L-S^"). Knob entire at one end, broken
at the other. PI. XI, Fig. 25.
149. Trap rock pounder (D-3", H-4i^"). Cylindrical with knob on top.
PI. XI, Fig. 23.
150. Quartzite grinder (L-6", B-3"). Rectangular in section, slightly
tapering to one end. One side smooth, others rough.
PI. XI, Fig. 26.
151. Dark green hornblende pounder (L-7", B-3"). Irregular oval
section, rounded at one end, slightly tapering to the other.
Finger and thumb gripping places on two sides.
152. Limestone grinder (L-4", B-3"). Oval section, projection at one
end ; other end broken.
153. Serpentine pounder (L-4i", B-2"). Square section, slightly
tapering to one end ; foar sides smooth and polished ; two
ends rough. PI. XI, Fig. 27.
154. Dark green quartzite roller (L-h", B-2"). Cylindrical. PI. XI,
Fig. 29.
155. Quartzite pounder (L-6", B-4"). Oroid. PI. XI, Fig. 28.
156. Earthy slate slab (L-7J", B-4^"). Rough irregular ; small con-
cavity for grinding powder on one side.
157. Quartzite hone (L-9", B-S^"). Rectangular section, slightly
tapering. Smooth and polished on two sides.
158. Quartzite haematite hone (L-4^", B-2i"). Roughly rectangular;
rubbed smooth on two sides.
159. Stone slab (L-4", B-3J"). Has a concavity on one side. Similar
to bat smaller than no. 156.
160t Fragment of a trap rock mortiir (B-6"). Has been of circular form ;
polished on top.
161. Jar with three legs (H-1' 9", D-ll", Leg8-8"). Top portion broken.
Red pottery with lime coating. PI XII, Fig. 1.
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Tondi (M/D.4", D-IO^", H-ll"). Red pottery covered with a thick
deposit of lime. It rests on no. 163,
Stand (H-7", D-7"). Circnlar, concave body. Grey-red pottery.
For nos. 162 and 168, see PI. XII, Fig. 2.
164. Jar with three short legs (H-1' 8"). Red pottery. PI. XII, Fig. 4.
165. Jar with three short legs (H-1', Leg8-2i"). Red pottery. PI.
Xn, Fig. 3.
166. Jar with three legs (H-1' 3 J", Legs-5^"). Red pottery coated with
lime. PI. XII, Fig. 5.
167. Jar with three legs (H-l' 9", Legs-4"). Similar to no. 166.
LARGE EARTHENWARE SARCOPHAGI.
These are placed in the north-east corner of the gallery. They
are generally oblong cista of thick coarse red pottery, rounded at each
end and on the cross section of the bottom, and supported by two or
three rows of short roughly shaped cylindrical legs. These legs are
hollow and sometimes have a hole perforated in the inner side for
drainage of moisture.
No cists of this type were found at Tinnevelly, but both these and
the pjriform urns occur at Perumbair. Sometimes they are simply
filled with earth and nothing else, others again may have a few bones
and pottery, or articles ot" the lattor alone. They have all at one time
been covered by an elongated dome-shaped lid, but only two fairly
complete examples occur on nos. 171 and 172, The position of the
cists was !.'enerally marked by stone circles of rough boulders on the
surface of the ground, and a low mound which may at one time have
been higher than at present.
168. Oval. (L-r 9", B-lir, H-6"). No legs. Contained nothing but
earth.
169. Ovoid. (L-2' 5", B-1' 6^ at top, and L-3', B-2' 2" at lower part
of body, H-2' 3", H-of leg-7"). A central longitudinal row
of four legs and two gide rows of three legs each. It was
filled with stiff hard earth. In the upper part were frag-
ments of thick pottery with short cylindrical legs ; one of
theFe adhered by clay to the inner side of the cist and has
been left in that position. There were also several frag-
ments of hnman bones including a jaw, which are evidently
not the original deposits pat into tlie cist, bat belong to a
smaller one which had been placed over it and fallen inside.
On the bottom of the cist are the bones of a skeleton, with the
skull lying at one end. Its position at the opposite end
from that in which the jaw-bone lay, is noteworthy and
48 ' PREHISTORIC ANTIQUITIES.
would show that the bones did not belong to one person
The skeleton would seem to be nearly complete, but some of
the bonPB are broken, and their appearance indicates that
they were so when placed inside. The skull and other bones
have been left untouched and lie with the remaining earth
in the cist in their original popition. The jaw-bone and
fragments of bones found in the upper earth have been
placed at one end of the cist. The two pottery Yeseels
nos. 20 and 21 were found lying outside one end of this cist.
Their position is illustrated in fig. 6, text illustration on page
96 of D.G.'s Annual for 1908-09. PI. XIII, Figs. 5 and 6.
170. Oblong, rounded at each end. (L-3', B-1' 3", H-l' 7", H. of
legs-8"). Two rows of four legs each. Roughly moulded
rim around the top. Contained nothing but earth. Some
pottery, iron implements and bones have been arranged
inside, to indicate the way in which such objects were found
in the sarcophagi.
171. Oblong, rounded at each end. (L-4', B-l'S", H-2', H-of legs-ll").
Two rows of fonr legs each. Roughly moulded rim with
notched ornament around the top. Retains part of the
original cover which, though cracked and in pieces, corre-
sponds in length and breadth to the outline of the cist. In
cross section the cover is dome-shaped, and round holes
about an inch ii) diameter, are pierced through it at irregular
intervals. In order to retain and show the form of the lid
the oist has been left unopened.
172. Oblong, rounded at each end. (L-2' 6", B-1' 4", H-l' 6", H-of
leg-9''). Two rows of three legs each. Is a smaller form of
no. 171. In this case also the cist has been left unopened,
so as not to disturb or break the lid.
173. The rounded end part of a broken cist (L-1' 2", B.1'2", H-l' 1*0.
Four of ihe legs remain. On the outside of the rounded
end are two raised nearly vertical strips, with crude indent-
ed ornament. The cist is filled with a heaped up collec-
tion of pottery, comprising pots, stands, lids, etc. These
have been left stuck together with hard earth, in the exact
position in which they were found.
174. The lower part of a cist, with the sides detached. (L-3' 4",
B-1' 7," H-9"). Three rows of four legs each. The bones of
a skeleton lie in their original position among some adhering
earth. At the centre of one end of a broken-ofF side is «
rough ornament representing a turned-up hook, with tassel
hanging from it. This fragment is numbered 174 A, and is
placed alongside. Pl. XIII, Figs. Z and 3.
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175. Oblong, ronnded at each end. (L-6', B-1' 10^", H-1' 6", and
H-of leg 9"). Two rows of six lege each. Roagbly moulded
rim with notched ornanient around the top. The earth iu
the interior was removed and examined, bat except a
globular veBsel with cylindrical neck, which has been left
lying in position, nothing else was found. As the cist is
fractured in several places, it had to be fixed with wire
at the cracks, and the earth filling replaced. Some f i-agment -
ary pieces of a lid -were attached to the top of the cist. PI
XIII, Fig. 4.
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