An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s21: 6.21 Saws
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6.21 Saws
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Copper/bronze saws having a row of sharp teeth at the cutting edge were among the cutting tools used by the Harappans. Found at Mohenjo-daro, Chanhu-daro and LOTHAL, they are small and straight-backed, resembling the Egyptian types and akin to the present-day iron saws. The ones from LOTHAL have a proper set of teeth. Of questionable identity, iron saws have been found in the 'Andhra' levels of BRAHMAGIRI and at the late historical site of RATNAGIRI.
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Agrawal, D.P., 1971, *Copper Bronze Age in India*, New Delhi, p. 191. Mackay, E.J.H., 1938, *Further Excavations at Mohenjo-daro*, Delhi 1, pp 469-71; 1943, *Chanhu-daro Excavations 1935-36*, p. 179 For sites see respective entries in vol. II.—A. BANERJI