Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c17.s1.8

v1.c17.s1.8

Let it be stated at the outset that none of the implements noticed in the hoard has been found in a regular excavation; nor is there any other evidence to ascertain the type of pottery or other objects associated with these hoards. In fact, in several cases it is difficult to locate the exact find spot even. Thus, no direct or stratigraphical evidence can come to our help in identifying the culture of which these implements formed a constituent, or in ascertaining their chronological horizon. Any inference at present therefore has necessarily to depend upon stylistic comparisons and other circumstantial evidence. (Lal, 1951: 32)