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Title: The examination, analysis and conservation of a bronze Egyptian Horus statuette
Authors: Smith, A.1, Botha, H.2, de Beer, F.C.3 frikkie.debeer@necsa.co.za, Ferg, E.4
Source: Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Sep2011, Vol. 651 Issue 1, p221-228. 8p.
Subjects: Neutron radiography, Tomography, X-ray diffraction, Manufacturing processes, Nuclear research
Geographic Terms: South Africa
Abstract: Abstract: The production techniques, corrosive deterioration, conservation and questions regarding authenticity of a small Egyptian bronze statuette of the Child Horus (in the collection of the Ditsong: National Museum of Cultural History in Pretoria) was scientifically examined and analysed. The statuette dates to Egypt''s 12th Dynasty. When the statuette was damaged, it was considered the appropriate time to obtain valuable information about its history and background through scientific research. Neutron tomography (NT), a relatively new non-destructive technique (NDT) to the South African R&D community to study museum objects, was applied to perform this research. The results from NT were supported by additional tests done through XRF and XRD analyses of samples taken from the damaged statuette. Results revealed that the lost-wax method was used in the manufacturing process. The extent of the restoration and materials used can be verified and as a result the deterioration of the object can now be monitored. This paper describes in detail the analytical techniques used in the study and how it contributed to the conservation of the statuette and its authenticity. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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