Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c7.28

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*Ill. 1.30* The upper part of Gupta Period Jivantasvāmī 40.5 cm x 11.2 cm Composition Cu 73.4%, Sn 5.5%, Zn 3.6%, Pb 9.8%, Fe 4.9%. Metallography shows lead at the grain boundary. The attractive image has triple-folded neck, the broad shoulders, the armlet and its beaded band, circular ornamental Gavākṣa motif, circular Tilaka mark on the forehead, broad necklace, inlaid eyes, the ringlets of hair on the shoulders, the four-sided tall crown marked by caitya window ornament in front, Baroda Museum.