Guidelines for the Technical Examination of Bronze Sculpture | Figure 233

Diagram of characteristic tool marks produced at various stages of the production of a bronze sculpture.

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prior to casting
- on the model
  - original model: figs. 51, 101, 130
  - wax model: figs. 83, 234
- on the core: figs. 78, 118, 109
- in the mold(s): fig. 264
- inscriptions & markings
  - on the model: figs. 20, 67
  - on the core or in the mold(s): fig. 109
cold working
- fettling: video 13
- chasing
  - inscriptions & markings: figs. 258, 259, 262, 265
  - to disguise: figs. 105, 235
  - to enhance: figs. 169, 238, 240, 241, 242, 254, 255
removal of the core (inside surface of the cast): fig. 60
reuses & other alterations: figs. 268, 269
other interventions: figs. 128, 129, 156

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