Question

Describe the knowledge of metals and crafts of Indus valley civilization

Answer 1

ContentsAdministration in Indus Valley Civilization Economy in Indus Valley ... Another feature of Harappan urbanization was the elaborate craft

Answer 2

The field of metal and metallurgy is among the essential technologies comprehended by the Indus valley civilization. Variety of elements such as copper, gold, silver was widely used by the Harappan metal artisans. Minor elements like tin, arsenic, lead, antimony, etc. were used for alloying. Harappan craftsmen developed various methods in metalwork such as copper and bronze and jewelry. These are most apparent in their goldsmithing and their bronze modeling.