Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c14.s3.t1.5

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Besides the above kilns, two more kilns have been noticed at Lothal. One of them situated close to the bead factory in Block F is circular on plan and has two chambers. Its longer axis along the mouth was meant for supply of fuel. Fire reached the upper chamber through four flues all of which are interconnected. There is sufficient evidence to show that this unique type of kiln was used for baking pebble and beads of semi-precious stones. Among the important finds from the kiln are beads in different stages of manufacture, partly baked pebbles, fragment of earthen bowls used as containers for baking the pebbles and finished beads. (Rao, 83)