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Azadbakht F, Mortazavi M. Investigation of the Lost-Wax Technique in the Construction of an Ancient Bronze Figurine. KCR 2019; 2 (2) :24-32
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Investigation of the Lost-Wax Technique in the Construction of an Ancient Bronze Figurine
Faramarz Azadbakht , Mohammad Mortazavi
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Understanding ancient metallurgy is achieved through the study and analysis of metal artifacts and evidence related to extraction and metalworking processes. Examining metal objects provides valuable information about the type of metal or alloy used, manufacturing and decoration techniques, and, in some cases, the type of ore employed. Therefore, analyzing alloy composition and forming techniques is of great importance in archaeometallurgy. This article presents a technical investigation of a bronze lion figurine from the Yazd Museum collection, obtained through illicit excavations. Alloy composition analysis was conducted using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), and X-ray imaging was employed to investigate the construction method. The results revealed that the figurine is made of a copper-tin alloy (bronze) with the presence of lead. Radiographic images indicated that the figurine is hollow, with its front rod extending into the internal section. Based on these findings, it was determined that the figurine was crafted using the lost-wax technique. Furthermore, the probable shape of the mold used, the manufacturing stages, and its various components are proposed.
Keywords: Historical Bronzes, Casting, Lost-Wax Technique, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Radiography.
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Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular | Subject: Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2019/09/22 | Published: 2019/09/22
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