This is a rare and original 18 C. steel ingot from India, made of wootz and coming right out of the crucible ready to be traded and forged into a wootz blade. Luckily it survived and is up for sale. 2 inches in diameter, 1 ¾ inch high, in a ball sector shape and about 370 Grams weight. A small area on the side was polished and etched to show the wootz structure, which although in a un-forged state, it is clearly seen. Unique piece for the weapon collector, steel researcher or blade smith expert.