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Elemental analysis using ED-XRF and 14C dating of Cuman wall paintings samples

The aim of the present research was to analyse pigments and mortars of fresco fragments located at Cuma (Naples, Italy). The ED-XRF technique and 14C dating were used to establish the nature of the pigments and the age of mortars, respectively. ED-XRF results allowed to determine the elemental compo...

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Published in:Journal of instrumentation 2018-04, Vol.13 (4)
Main Authors: Brocchieri, J, Sabbarese, C, Marzaioli, F, Passariello, I, Terrasi, F, De Maio, C, Ferrara, L
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Language:English
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Summary:The aim of the present research was to analyse pigments and mortars of fresco fragments located at Cuma (Naples, Italy). The ED-XRF technique and 14C dating were used to establish the nature of the pigments and the age of mortars, respectively. ED-XRF results allowed to determine the elemental composition of the pigments that identified the colours and, hence, the historical period of completion. The 14C dating, applied to mortars using a particular preparation, provided results that are in accordance with the archaeological information within the 2σ interval range.
ISSN:1748-0221
DOI:10.1088/1748-0221/13/04/C04027