Copper in Ancient India c8.s1.1

c8.s1.1

We would now pass on to the consideration of ancient specimens of copper of historical importance in which India abounds. The principal use of copper of course lies in coinage and preparation of useful alloys such as brass and bronze. Archaeological specimens, however, of pure copper are abundant in India in the shape of statues, plates, caskets and utensils which fact unmistakbly shows the use of copper in large quantities in ancient India.