N. V. Eniosova, T. N. Lubkova, R. A. Mitoyan, V. K. Singh
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Abstract
This paper focused on the new chemical data of the 94 Christian and pagan metal artifacts, which have been found at the excavation of Medieval Novgorod and the Novgorod region. These data were obtained using the EDXRF nondestructive method within an interdisciplinary research project. Most artifacts are pendant crosses; round pendants and mounts with saints, fragments of church polycandelons, and pagan pendant amulets. The results have been statistically processed. Tin–lead bronzes are clearly predominant. There are also mixed copper alloys (gunmetal) with tin, zinc, and lead, and lead brass. The proportions of silver and lead–tin alloys, as well as pure tin and lead, are modest. These data, supplemented by subsequent Pb isotope and ICP-MS studies, and their geological interpretation will make it possible to reveal possible sources for the metals of the Novgorod artifacts.
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Moscow University Geology Bulletin is the journal that mainly publishes scientific articles, short reports of graduate students, and reviews. Publications made by the members of the Faculty of Geology of the Moscow State University and their collaborators are published. Publications encompass all branches of geology.
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