1. Ajand, Yaqoub(2011). History of ancient art. Tehran: Samt Organization. [In Persian].
2. Akbarzadeh, Daryoosh(2012). A Treasury of Iran Golden and Silver Objects. [In Persian].
3. Amen,C.W.(2002). Casting Guide. Ciroos Zamani. Tehran: Iranian Technical Publications[In Persian].
4. Ashrari, mehdi.(2002) The role of mold in art.Tehran: Javdan kherad. [In Persian].
5. Cheraghi, Z. Rezaloo, R. Hossyni nia, SM, Eskandaripoya, M. Chegini, M.(2022). Investigation of Lorestan bronze objects from a symbolic perspective: A case study of the role of Gilgamesh. 3(6). 23-44. DOI: 10.22103/jic.2022.3149
6. Cias R. Fred,(2016). Lost Wax Casting, Mona Pad, Tehran: Bedoon Publication. [In Persian].
7. Ghazanfari Savadkouhi. Peymaneh,(2003). Molding in volume production.Tehran: Kamal Honar Publishing[In Persian].
8. Hintz, Walter.(2020). New findings from ancient Iran. Parviz Rajabi,Tehran: Qoqnoos. [In Persian].
9. Kalpakijan,S,& Schmid,S.R.(2014). Manufacturing Engineering. And Technology (vth ed), pearson.
10. Khalili, Nasser. (2012) Islamic Art & Architect. China:Worth press.
11. Langland. Tuck, (1999), from Clay to Bronze a study guide to figufative sculpture, watson- guptill, Nk.
12. Lopez, Ana M.(2009). Metalworking through History: An Encyclopedia (Handicrafts Through World History): Green Wood. Uk. [
DOI:10.5040/9798400685033]
13. Mesbah, bita& Shadrokh, Sara(2023). A Comparative Study of Griffin Motif in Iran and Greece. Negareh, 17(62). 173-191. (DOI): 10.22070/negareh.2021.5250.2482
14. Mills. John, (2001), Encyclopedia of Sculpture Techniques,Chrysalis books group,Londan.
15. Negahban, Ezzatollah.(1999) Marlik excavations. Tehran: National Cultural Heritage Organization. . [In Persian].
16. Personal correspondence with Behzad Ghavami, an entrepreneur in the foundry industry, (2025.01.04)
17. Pigott, V.C. (1999). The production on the Iranian Plateau. In Ancient Metallurgy in Iran. University of Pennsylvania Museum.
18. Rezaee Ali ,(2024), AM Ceramic Shell Technology for Investment Casting America Makes
19. Rich. Jack C, (1974). The Materials and Methods of Sculpture. Dover Publication: New York.
20. Rogers,K.(2005). The Art of Casting in Iron and Bronze. Thames&Hudson: USA.p.31-45
21. Taromi, Saeed & Babazadeh Agh Esmaili, Mohammad. (2005)Precise Casting.Tabriz: Forouzesh. [In Persian].