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Raman Microscopic Analysis of a Multi-Pigmented Surface from the Theban Tomb (TT277), Luxor, Egypt
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Mahmoud, Hussein Hassan Marey |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Abstract | Department of Conservation, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt (Received October 22, 2012; in nal form January 9, 2013) In this study, the Raman microscopy technique was employed for identifying a multi-pigmented surface from the wall decorations of the Theban tomb (TT277), Luxor, Egypt. The Raman spectra were collected in the near infrared excitation line (785 nm Linefocus) of a diode laser source which enables mapping scan of speci c areas in only few minutes. The microstructure and microanalysis of samples were performed by the aid of an environmental scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray analysis system. The identi ed pigments were red ochre (haematite), yellow ochre (goethite) and carbon black (from a vegetable origin). Traces of anatase were found in the yellow coloured areas which can be a contaminant in natural iron oxide deposits. The ground layer was identi ed as anhydrite with minor amounts of calcium carbonates detected in some samples. The results showed the capability of the Raman microscopy for direct and fast identi cation of multi-pigmented surfaces in wall paintings and other decorative objects. DOI: 10.12693/APhysPolA.123.782 |
| Starting Page | 782 |
| Ending Page | 785 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.12693/APhysPolA.123.782 |
| Volume Number | 123 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://przyrbwn.icm.edu.pl/APP/PDF/123/a123z4p28.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.12693/APhysPolA.123.782 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
