Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c22.s4.2
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c22.s4.2
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There are other evidences that the art of incrusting jewellery with gems was well-known in India before Alexander invaded the sub-continent. The Buddhist text Mahāvagga (V.8.3) and Cullavagga (V.9.1) forbade the monks to use shoes and bowels (made of gold and silver) studded with gems like beryl, crystals or pearl. The Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya mentioned (2.13.33 and 38) Kāñcanakāru and Kācārpaṇa, i.e., setting of gems in gold.
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- Cullavagga — Pāli
- Mahāvagga — Pāli
- Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit