Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t13.35
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t13.35
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v2.c43.s3.t13.35
Now let us return to the well-known and the best variety of pearl: *śukti muktā* or the pearl from the oyster. We have earlier presented the modern scientific knowledge about oyster-pearl and the description of its ‘superlative worth’ given by Buddhabhaṭṭa (*RP*, 69 and *GP*, 1.69.17).
Linked texts (2)
- Garuḍapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
- Ratnaparīkṣā of Ṭhakkura Pheru — Ṭhakkura Pheru, Apabhraṃśa