Pigments analysis in cartonages of an Egyptian mummy of the Roman period using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

This work evaluates the chemical composition of pigments used in decorative paintings in the coffin cartonage fragments and linen wrappings of an Egyptian mummy, using X-ray microfluorescence with synchrotron radiation technique. The measures were obtained at the XRF beamline of the National Synchro...

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Main Authors: Cristiane Calza, Marcelino J. Anjos I, Sheila M.F. Mendonça de Souza, Antonio Brancaglion Jr, Ricardo T. Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2005-12-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/10127