Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c21.s1.9
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c21.s1.9
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A few beads obtained were made of copper. Terracotta and glass beads imitating conch-shells were common. Similar beads made of coral were found by Cunningham at Gayā. Terracotta beads, baked very hard under a high temperature, were assigned to the Gupta Period. (Dikshit, 1952: 33-63)