Chemical Composition: ICP-MS/AAA data from sample, Leaded Bronze:
Cu, 85.26; Sn, 5.04; Pb, 8.97; Zn, 0.021; Fe, 0.03; Ni, 0.04; Ag, 0.07; Sb, 0.12; As, 0.46; Bi, less than 0.025; Co, less than 0.005; Au, less than 0.01; Cd, less than 0.001
J. Riederer
Chemical Composition: XRF data from Tracer
Alloy: Leaded Bronze
Alloying Elements: copper, tin, lead
Other Elements: iron, silver, antimony
K. Eremin, January 2014
Technical Observations: Most of the statuette’s surface is rough, consisting of green corrosion products with spots of red. Where these corrosion products have been removed, the surface is smooth and brown, and preserves some decorative detail. The bottom edge of the left hand is mineralized, and the tips of the fingers have been broken and lost. The deep gash at the back of the proper left leg probably dates to the time of excavation.
The statuette is a solid cast and is very heavy. Decorative detail in the counterpoise is in poor condition but appears to have been cold worked in the metal using punches. The line of the hair or skullcap at the forehead and the details in the eyes also appear to have been enhanced by working directly in the metal. Black inlay surviving at the upper eyelid of the left eye appears to be silver. The side-lock has a similar patina to the main casting. It has separated slightly from the head, revealing a brittle black material related to its attachment. A slight dislocation in the plane of the surface at the back of the right shoulder could be a flaw caused by a crack and shifting of the investment material during casting.
Henry Lie (submitted 2001)