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Figure 20b. Pattern elements after being decorated (Perspective 2) |
Figure 21. Illustration of the double-layered inner mold assembly (Perspective 2) |
Figure 22. Use of a cylindrical tool to penetrate the outer layer of the inner mold and pierce the inner layer (Perspective 2) |
Figure 23. Connecting all the “pits” to create “channels” on the surface of the inner layer of the inner mold (Perspective 2) |
Figure 24. Deformed pattern elements in the rim appendage of the zun shown in Figure 15 |
Figure 25. The venting system attached to the wax model of a simple vessel in a modern bronze foundry in the City of New York, U.S |
Figure 26a. Bronze jin (altar table) from Henan Xichuan Xiasi M2. 2nd quarter of 6th century BCE. L.124 cm |
Figure 26b. Decoration of bronze jin (altar table) from Henan Xichuan Xiasi M2 |
Figure 26c. The illustrated structure of bronze jin (altar table) from Henan Xichuan Xiasi M2 |
Figure 27a. The exterior of the Xiasi jin body in sections |
Figure 27b. The interior of the Xiasi jin body in sections |