Fig. 2: Evidence of hammering and tool marks.
From: Beyond the aesthetics of Tang and Liao dynasties artifacts in the British Museum’s collection
a Detail of the hammering marks on the inner rim of the oblong and polylobate cup 1926,0319.6 (magnification ×20). b Cross-shaped punched toolmarks on the bottom of the foot of the cup 1937,0416.212 (BSE image, magnification ×25). “Modern” scratches can also be seen. c A crack on the lobe of the oblong and polylobate cup 1926,0319.7, indicating the excessive hammering during the shaping process (magnification ×20). d The lathe pinpoint identified on the bowl 1968,0422.11 (magnification ×20). e X-radiograph of the gilded lobed bowl 1926,0319.9 upside down, showcasing the unmistakable lathe turning bands on the bowl and the discernible hammer blows present on both the foot and the bowl (max diameter of the bowl 18 cm).
