Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c28.s1.t2.7
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c28.s1.t2.7
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| Date | Item | Material |
| 8th century AD | Ivory Buddha from Kashmir, then a flourishing centre of ivory-carving | Ivory |
| 10th century AD | Bodhisattva of compassion — Bihar | Grey schist |
| 10th century AD | Lotus, bearing Buddha — Bengal | Black schist |
| 10th-11th century AD | Buddha, Mahavira, Viṣṇu | Bronze and brass |
| 10th-11th century AD | Model of Mahabodhi temple. Small models used to be brought home by pilgrims as souvenirs. | Soapstone |
| Mughal Period | Handles of steel sword | Jade (greyish green) |
| | Bowl | Jade (White) |
| | Spoon | Jade (green) |