Shining light on Egyptian mirrors: New scientific research into their metallurgy

IF 1.5 2区历史学 0 ARCHAEOLOGY

Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI:10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104744

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Abstract

Ancient Egyptian mirrors have received a great deal of attention for their cultural significance and connections to religious beliefs. However, in-depth investigations into their manufacture have been lacking with only a handful included in wider analyses. So how were mirrors manufactured? The preliminary metallurgical analysis presented here aims to shed light on this. With the use of SEM-EDX, analyses of Egyptian mirrors from a range of UK museum collections, spanning from the Old Kingdom through to the Late Period, have revealed the chemical composition and microstructure of the metal.

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照亮埃及的镜子：对其冶金工艺的新科学研究

古埃及镜子因其文化意义和与宗教信仰的联系而备受关注。然而，对古埃及镜子制造的深入研究却非常缺乏，只有少数古埃及镜子被纳入更广泛的分析中。那么，镜子是如何制造出来的呢？本文介绍的初步冶金分析旨在揭示这一问题。通过使用 SEM-EDX 分析英国博物馆从旧王国到晚期收藏的一系列埃及镜子，揭示了金属的化学成分和微观结构。

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Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports ARCHAEOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.10

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12.50%

发文量

405

期刊介绍： Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. The journal focuses on the results of the application of scientific methods to archaeological problems and debates. It will provide a forum for reviews and scientific debate of issues in scientific archaeology and their impact in the wider subject. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports will publish papers of excellent archaeological science, with regional or wider interest. This will include case studies, reviews and short papers where an established scientific technique sheds light on archaeological questions and debates.