Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c21.9

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Some stone objects were recovered from the levels of Periods II-V. Sandstone pestle, whetstone of slate belonged to Period II. Most of the stone images and objects such as casket lid of steatite, of chalcedony, weights of chert and red jasper came from much later Period (V). The terracotta objects and figurines came mostly from the levels of Period III and later periods.