Copper and Its Alloys in Ancient India

Copper and Its Alloys in Ancient India
ISBN-10
8121507073
ISBN-13
9788121507073
Category
Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / Metals & Alloys
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Limited
Authors
Dilip K. Chakrabarti, Nayanjot Lahiri

Description

Illustrations:
Numerous B/w Illustrations
Description:
This book offers a comprehensive discussion on the distribution of ores of copper and its alloys in the Indian subcontinent and critically reviews the related archaeological and metallurgical data, underscoring the tremendous richness and complexity of this tradition in early India. Summary: This volume undertakes a detailed study of the rich and continuing preindustrial tradition of Indian copper and copper-alloy metallurgy and unequivocally brings out its significance in understanding the ancient context.

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