Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c10.s2.t2.23
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c10.s2.t2.23
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The site of Balakot is near the sea-coast, 88 km north-west of Karachi. The Pre-Harappan phase I exhibits lithic objects such as chert/flint blades, edge tools, chipped stone tools etc. and beads of lapis lazuli, shell, paste etc. Period II (Mature-Harappan phase) showed copper-bronze objects, native lead and a shell bangle industry. Apart from utilizing the fish and mollusc, shells were used for manufacture of bangles and also probably inlays for wooden furniture. Working floors were covered with large quantities of shell bangles in all stages of manufacture.