Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c18.s5.8

v1.c18.s5.8

The material is a very pure copper, cast in two layers, the inner one in segments on an earthen mould and held together by iron bands which were originally 3/4 of an inch thick, now worn down by rust. The casting of the face down to the breast was effected in one piece, the lower parts down to the knee in another and then the legs, feet, hands and back in several pieces.