History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s2.t3.5
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s2.t3.5
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Various types of marine, estuarine and fresh water shells - particularly chank Xancus (Turbinella; pyrum linn.) - were used at Lothal in the manufacture of precision instruments, ladles, engravers, knives, inlay pieces, gamesmen, personal ornaments such as beads, bangles and pendants, and occasionally for seals.