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Reconstruction of missing elements from the figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion

Conservation Technologies reconstructed missing elements from a 14th century bronze figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion using highly accurate laser scanning| and rapid manufacturing techniques. 

A number of small elements and their mirror images were produced in a hard nylon material and patinated to look like bronze. Conservators attached the new pieces to the statue, which is now displayed in the Asia section of the World Cultures Gallery| at World Museum.

Have a look at images taken during the reconstruction process in this image gallery.

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14th century bronze figure of the Bodhisattva of CompassionDetail of base from statue during conservationOriginal bronze figure from base of statue (approximately 50mm tall). Two similar figures and one mirror image were missing.Image of the 3D computer model of one bronze figure created by laser scanningThree replica figures produced from the computer model in nylon by Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), before patinationThree replica figures after patinationImage of 3D computer model of section of missing panel (approximately 250mm length) from base of statueReplica of missing panel created in nylon by SLS, after patinationDetail of dragon on the replica of section of missing panel created in nylon by SLS, after patinationImage of 3D computer models of missing figures from base of statue (approximately 150 mm tall). The right model is a mirror image of the left model. Replica figure created from computer model by SLS, after patination. You can see similar figures in the bottom left of image 2, holding up the base of the sculpture.

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