Publisher's Synopsis
This amply illustrated volume will serve as an important source on Vijayanagara [present day Hampi, in Hospet Kaluka, Bellary district, karnataka] ceramics and as an important model for future studies of archaeological ceramics. Differences in ceramic frequencies and wares in ,the different categories can be attributed to cultural differences, demonstrating the relevance of ceramic analysis to the study of the social, cultural and spatial organization of ancient settlements.