Copper in Ancient India c9.s2.3

c9.s2.3

But the use of bronze for the purpose of ornamentation was not unknown, as can be gathered from the remarkable discovery of ancient bronze articles at Tinnevelly in the Madras Presidency whilst excavating the ancient pre-historic burial sites in which it abounds.³ Bronze articles were found along with iron swords, daggers and weapons and are of superior workmanship and do not include any bronze weapons. The bronze articles included ornamental vase stands, bowls, jars and cups of different patterns with ornamental bowl lids. Bronze bangles, necklaces, ear ornaments and diadems were also found. Two circular tubes of similar shape resembling scent bottles and a number of sieve cups and perforated strainers for straining rice were also found. These utensils and ornaments show how bronze, on account of its colour, was regarded as a highly prized article in ancient India.