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The Harappans were far richer in copper and also in copper tool types, although they continued to use chert blades. They had flat celts, knives, arrowheads, spearheads, chisels, razors, fishhooks, saws, drills, etc. (*Fig. 2*), in addition to vessels and metal figurines. It may be noted here that tubular drills, true saws, and needles with eyes at the pointed ends are contributions of the Harappans to the world of instruments. The Harappans were the only people in India who used metal lavishly for vessels, including a variety of vases.