Lost-wax cast of a head of a Bodhisattva showing the brass and copper bead decoration in the tiara. The brass beads belong to the primary cast (both contain 21 wt% Zn), whereas one strand of copper beads was shaped from a wire and overlaid on the cast (red arrow). Bodhisattva, Tibet, 11th–13th century, H. 34.5 cm (Musée national des arts asiatiques – Guimet, Paris, inv. MA 6273). See “C2RMF Internal Report.” 1998. #2424..