Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c11.s7.3

v1.c11.s7.3

From the few bronze objects it is proved that the art of casting bronze was an established industry at Mohenjo-Daro. The dishes and their covers are so clearly made that it is apparent that these must have been either carefully rubbed down or turned up on a lathe. Although no lathe marks are visible, these could have been removed by subsequent honing and polishing. Even sometimes the ‘running on’ process was also employed to make handles which requires skill to perform. In this process the handle was secured to the cover not only by a rivet, but also by pouring molten metal around the base of the rivet for additional security. (MS-II, 489)