Copper

2600-1900 BCE

Mohenjo-daro

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Harappan Civilisation

Subtheme

What the Cities Made

Display Location

Rotunda

Accession Number

IV 519

Description

Copper and bronze were the principal metals used for making tools and implements. These mainly include flat oblong axes, chisels, knives, spears, small saws, and razors. All these could be made by simple casting, chiselling, and hammering.