Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c42.s6.12

v2.c42.s6.12

Five kinds of metal or *pañcaloha* are mentioned in the *Dhammapada Aṭṭhakathā* referred to above, viz., gold, silver, copper and bronze or *kamsa*. It is said about the trader or *kamsakāra* who cheated with the *kamsa* or bronze for gold. Brass is yellow like gold, and this is often confused with bronze, but brass etc. was indicated by the word *kamsa*.