Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c7.31
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c7.31
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*Ill. 1.33* Fly-whisk bearer (camaradharini). Fr om Akoṭa. Maitraka, seventh century AD. 21.5 cm. ht., 4.5 cm shoulder width. Analysis: copper 73.2%, Sn 2.2%, Zn 10.7%, Pb 11.3% and Fe 1.4%. Metallography reveals lead precipitation, annealing below the recrystallisation temperature and heavy cold working. Baroda Museum.