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B. Kolappan

Weighing unit made of crystal quartz found in Keeladi

“A weighing unit made of crystal quartz was found in the 9th phase of the excavations in Keeladi,” said R. Sivanandam, Joint Director, Department of Archaeology.

Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi

He said it was the first time a crystal quartz had been unearthed in Keeladi. It was found at a depth of 175 cm in the quadrant XM19/3.

“It is somewhat spherical in shape with the top and base of a sphere cut off and made flat and has ä smooth surface. It is transparent in nature,” Mr. Sivanandam explained.

It measures 2 cm in diametre, 1.5 cm in height and 8 gm in weight. It is noted that this antiquity was found along with terracotta hopscotch, iron nail, black-and-red ware and red slipped ware.

The excavation also yielded a fragment of a snake figurine made of terracotta. The eyes and mouth of the snake were intricately carved. This handmade-earthen figure has a red slip with a rough surface and is 6.5 cm long, 5.4 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick.

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