Copper in Ancient India c7.s1.21
Copper in Ancient India c7.s1.21
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The Mayurbhanja State in Orissa has supplied its quota in respect of ancient copper implements in the shape of 3 double-edged copper battle-axes which have been collected by Mr. Cobden Ramsay, Political Agent, Feudatory States of Orissa. They were found with 6 or 7 similar pieces on the bank of the Gulpha River in the village of Bhagra Pir in the Mayurbhanja State. The large axe was 18½" in length and 15¾" in breadth and the two others were 10" by 8¼" and 10½" by 7" respectively in dimensions. The first two were about 1/8" and the third 1/20" thick.³