Bronze example sentences

Some distance away at Svamimalai, the sthapatis or sculptors are making exquisite bronze idols and tall, ornamental bell metal lamps.The Panchalas or ishwakarma community, consisting of goldsmiths, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons and carpenters, were essential to the building of temples.Chola bronze statues (see Chapter 2) were made using the lost wax technique.Bell metal contains a greater proportion of tin than other kinds of bronze.