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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t3.8

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t3.8

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Lead artifacts have been reported from the Harappan period, although, due to its softness, it did not find much use in this period. It is one of the softest and heaviest metal having shining grey lustre which leaves a black streak on paper.