This is consistent with the chemical data showing that the alloy used to cast the original phalera differs from that used to repair the loop (Table 1). The rein cuffs were cut from sheet metal, and after being shaped on the profile (Fig. 8d), were given a finish- ing touch by ...
The reader should note that the hook, which holds the link, is not in the center of the bell, but rather off to the side. The significance of this is unknown, but does seem to lend a degree of credence towards post molding assembly and the possibility of repair over long periods of ...