Chemical Composition: ICP-MS/AAA data from sample, Leaded Copper-Tin-Antimony Alloy
Cu, 83.54; Sn, 2.47; Pb, 4.72; Zn, 0.012; Fe, 0.06; Ni, 0.05; Ag, 0.03; Sb, 8.82; As, 0.22; Bi, 0.07; Co, 0.012; Au, less than 0.01; Cd, less than 0.001
J. Riederer
Chemical Composition: XRF data from Tracer
Alloy: Mixed Copper Alloy
Alloying Elements: copper, tin, antimony
Other Elements: lead, iron, nickel, silver, arsenic
K. Eremin, January 2014
Chemical Composition:
Lead Isotope Analysis (Pb, 4.72%):
Pb206/Pb204, 18.83763; Pb207/Pb204, 15.67968; Pb208/Pb204, 38.87962; Pb, 207/Pb206, 0.83236; Pb 208/Pb206, 2.06393; Pb208/Pb207, 2.47962
P. Degryse
Technical Observations: The surface is black, probably from a modern application of color or the growth of copper sulfide corrosion products. There is no clear evidence of deep-seated corrosion and long-term burial, but the surface is slightly rough and may have been stripped of corrosion. The losses to the tail and right front paw are the result of the insertion of a modern threaded mounting pin hole under the front feet, similar to that at the rear legs.
The cat is a solid cast. There are no mold lines visible. No inlays are present. The break at the tail and paw are brittle fractures with crisp surfaces. The stubs where the back paws should be are smooth and rounded and could be flaws rather than old losses.
Henry Lie (submitted 2001)