Grey ware


Grey ware is a term for types of pottery with a body that fires to grey. This type of pottery can be found in different archaeological sites around the world.
In Italy, grey ware was excavated in Antigori and Broglio di Trebisacce. The practice of making this pottery, which is called ceramica grigia in the mainland and ceramica grigio-ardesia in Sardinia began in the Late Bronze Age. Shards indicated that while the grey ware had similarities, there were also differences in terms of design. There are scholars who believe that the Italian grey ware was influenced by technology that originated from the Aegean.
An examples of grey ware found in ancient Pakistan was the Faiz Muhammad Grey Ware. This was manufactured during the Mehgarh Period V and included deep, open bowls and shallow plates. The technology used for this type of grey ware was similar to the technology used in the grey ware found in east Iranian sites called Emir Grey Ware.
One type of grey ware can be found in the medieval UK and another in the middle Pre-Classic period at Monte Albán and the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico.