Neutron tomography studies of buddhist bronze sculptures

IF 2.5 4区 材料科学 Q3 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Eberhard H. Lehmann, David Mannes
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Abstract

We have developed neutron tomography as a new tool to study the interior of ancient works of art. The present paper details the principles of the method and summarizes also some of the latest results, particularly concerning Mongolian Buddhist statues of the 17./18th century. It is shown that offering deposits made of organic and ceramic materials, even when fully enclosed in a cast metallic statue, can be examined in a non-invasive way. Within certain limits this concerns composition, size, structure and position of the interior deposits. Such studies can contribute to understand the history of ritual practices and their goals. They can also contribute to evaluate whether a statue has been properly cleaned and filled during consecration and is therefore fit for religious service. Such studies can also help to form an opinion of whether a statue is genuine.

佛教青铜雕塑的中子断层扫描研究
我们开发了中子断层扫描技术,作为研究古代艺术品内部的一种新工具。本文详细介绍了该方法的原理,并总结了一些最新成果,特别是有关 17/18 世纪蒙古佛教造像的成果。研究表明,由有机材料和陶瓷材料制成的供品沉积物,即使完全包裹在铸造的金属雕像中,也可以通过非侵入式方法进行检测。在一定范围内,这涉及内部沉积物的成分、大小、结构和位置。此类研究有助于了解祭祀活动的历史及其目的。这些研究还有助于评估雕像在供奉期间是否经过适当的清洁和填充,因而是否适合用于宗教仪式。此类研究还有助于对雕像是否为真品形成看法。
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Applied Physics A
Applied Physics A 工程技术-材料科学:综合
CiteScore
4.80
自引率
7.40%
发文量
964
审稿时长
38 days
期刊介绍: Applied Physics A publishes experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics as regular articles, rapid communications, and invited papers. The distinguished 30-member Board of Editors reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the journal and ensures the highest quality of peer review.
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