Minerals and Metals in Pre-Modern India

Biswas Arun Kumar

ISBN 10: 8124601836 / ISBN 13: 9788124601839

Published by D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., 2001

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pp. xii + 228 Figures Maps.

Seller Inventory # 7794438

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Minerals and Metals in Pre-Modern India
• Publisher: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8124601836
• ISBN 13: 9788124601839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The author examines the fascinating indigenous gems, non-gem minerals, metals and metallic art of India from AD 1200 onwards, to almost the threshold of modern times, focusing on iron and steel, brass and zinc in pre-modern India and the superb vitality of its artisan's tradition.

Synopsis

The author exaqmines the fascinating indigenous gems, non gems minerals, metals and metallic art of India from AD onwards to almost the threshold of modern times.