A Concise History of Science in India c9.s3.78

c9.s3.78

In the working of metals too India of this period had to its credit spectacular achievements of excellence, particularly in the Classical Age. The metal-workers skilfully worked on copper, bronze, brass and iron. The art of jewellery using precious metals and stones was in a flourishing state. A significant find connected with the jewellery craft has been reported from Ahicchatra. A solid copper bolt (24½" in length and a circumference of 14" at the centre and 12" at the ends), found in the Rampurva Asoka Pillar near Nepal border, reveals an advanced workmanship.a