Physiology and Meaning of Pottery Deposits in Urban Contexts (Barikot, Swat): Archaeological Field Notes with an Addendum on the lásana/λάσανα Pottery Forms.

The article, which is based on the Author's field notes, and on the analysis of the Early Historic/Historic ceramic data from Barikot, Swat, focuses on the nature and archaeological significance of pottery deposits at the site. The article includes a short note on a rare vessel type whose function has been often misinterpreted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]