Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c10.s3.t2.9
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c10.s3.t2.9
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More than 60 copper celts were obtained from Ganeshwar. These measured 20-25 cm in length and weighed 1-1.5 kg. All these flat celts were prepared from molds by the *cire perdue* techniques. Metallographic examination reveals that axes were cast in mould and edges bevelled by hot and cold forging. Some were cast in unventillated molds, but others in well-ventillated ones. (Allchins, 1983: 253) The name of a small Kulhāḍe-kā-Johaḍ (pond of Axes) near Ganeshwar testify to the *kulhāḍā* (axe) making tradition in this area.