[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Minerals and Metals in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996) › v1.c19.s5.t1.2 # Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s5.t1.2 Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s5.t1.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s5.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t1.2) In all, twenty-six terracotta beads have been recovered from the different phases of Period III. Sixteeen of them are broken or damaged. Generally, the beads are well-baked and eighteen of them are slipped. On the basis of their shapes, the beads may be divided broadly into eleven types. Apart from this, twelve beads of semi-precious stones have been recovered from the different levels of Period III. Out of these, six beads are broken or damaged. On the whole, the beads show a high order of workmanship and skill. Agate is represented by eight beads of different shapes including a small spherical etched bead. While carnelian is the material for another two beads, quartz is represented by a standard barrel triangular bead and marble by a short circular bead. Besides these finished beads, waste cores and raw material have also been found. - [Previous: v1.c19.s5.t1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t1.1) - [Next: v1.c19.s5.t2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t2.1) - [Up: v1.c19.s5.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s5.t1.2) · Pramāṇa