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Material and technological study of a gilded silver hand-water basin (15-16th cs.), from the collection of a private collection, using analytical techniques of examination and analysis by optical and electron microscopy (SEM), radiography and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF).
ParticipantesArcheofactu ~ National Energy and Geology Laboratory ~ Welding and Quality Institute ~ University of Lisbon ~ Liphys, NOVA University of Lisbon
Basin decoration with the representation of a lizard.Decoration of the basin with the representation of a snail.Shape of the punch (tool) used in the decoration of the basin frieze.Punch mark made on the back of the basin.Back of the basin in a fissured area where traces of gilding are visible.Reeds used to correct cracks.Radiography of a detail of the hand-water basin.Detail of the hand-water basin.
