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Metallic alloys, Sines, Alentejo

2010 Conservation and Restoration
Archaeological goods

Conservation and restoration of metal artefacts exhumed from archaeological sites in the region of Sines (Alentejo). The works were done in 2006 and 2010.

  • Ring, gold.
  • Hooks (7), rods (2), hammer and artefact, copper alloy.
  • Rings (5), clasps (3), nails (8), copper alloy.
  • Buckle pieces (3), headdress pins (12), copper alloy.
  • Axes (3), punches (4), handle bowl, copper alloy.
  • Bottom bowl, copper alloy.
  • Spoon, rod, needle, bevel, copper alloy.
  • Hammer, key, ball seal, copper alloy.
  • Hook, arrowhead, artefact, iron alloy.
  • Bullet, lead alloy.

Acknowledgements Museum of Sines - House of Vasco da Gama ~ Municipality of Sines

Ring, before the intervention.
Ring, after the intervention.
Key, before the intervention.
Key, after the intervention.
Handle and bottom of the vase, before the intervention.
Handle and bottom of the vase, after the intervention.
Axe, before the intervention.
Axe, after the intervention.
Hook, before the intervention.
Hook, after the intervention.
Artefact, before the intervention.
Artefact, after the intervention.
Artefact, before the intervention.
Artefact, after the intervention.
Weights, before the intervention.
Weights, after the intervention.