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Chased Cast Relief
Post-cast chasing can clarify ornament while making the boundary between modelling and finishing harder to see.
Summary
Cast mass · cut line · corrected edge. This page connects visible form to an institutional record without reproducing protected object imagery.
What can be observed
Incised lines, stippling and sharpened transitions may reflect chasing. Tool direction and relationship to cast texture help build a cautious account.
What remains uncertain
Similar marks can come from modelling, repair, damage or later intervention. Magnification and comparative study are needed.
Official or institutional sources
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Direct versus indirect casting ↗
- Canadian Conservation Institute — Caring for metal objects ↗
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