Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c10.s2.t2.5

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The metal tools in this period were lanceolate in shape with elliptical cross-section; this type became increasingly frequent in later period. The first example of luxury type metal artefacts were located in phase II.3. There were pins, one with a double volute and the other with a flattened and perforated end. The most frequent metal artefact of the Mundigak sequence is a bronze point or punch with circular cross-section. An oval shaped tanged point, a large lance head, a knife, sickles, and chisels were reported in Period IV. The greatest number of variety of luxury items was found in phase IV.1. These included mirrors, handles for mirrors, double spiral headed pins and a buckle.