An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c45.745

v2.c45.745

The small finds were prolific and included tools of agriculture, smithy, pottery-making, goldwork, etc. One room produced a complete set of goldsmith's tools, including pincers, tongs, a hammer, tripod and a touchstone with marks of gold-testing. A fine bronze gold-plated image of Buddha had its eyes set in silver and lips plated with copper. Some other bronzes had sand still adhering to the metal, indicating the mode of their manufacture.