Chemical Composition: ICP-MS/AAA data from sample, Brass:
Cu, 83.87; Sn, 0.69; Pb, 1.5; Zn, 13.01; Fe, 0.54; Ni, 0.24; Ag, 0.09; Sb, 0.06; As, less than 0.10; Bi, less than 0.025; Co, less than 0.005; Au, less than 0.01; Cd, less than 0.001
J. Riederer
Technical Observations: The patina is a mottled brown with light green corrosion accretions remaining in and around the recesses. Brassy metal is visible in some of the worn highpoints. The surface is very worn, and some of the details look flattened. The arms are missing; due to corrosion and wear, it is not clear whether they broke off or if it was armless by design. The stubs are not perfectly symmetrical and could indicate that the arms have been broken off. The bend in the tail is old, but not necessarily part of the original design, since it is bent asymmetrically. The tip of the tail is broken. Some of the facets in the tail appear to be associated with the bending and flattening of the object.
This figurine was cast in one piece. The modeling is cursory, and the wear on the surface makes it difficult to assess how much work was done in the metal.
Francesca G. Bewer (submitted 2001)
