ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Non invasive characterization though neutron diffraction of ancient Indonesian Keris

Abstract: Our long-term aim is a detailed study of the Arms & Armour in the Wallace Collection, London, which contains over two thousand items and is one of the most important collections of European arms and armour in Europe. Of course, many medieval helmets were altered during their working lifetimes. It is not always easy to determine whether a visible alteration was contemporary or the work of a 19th century restorer. Since Sir Richard Wallace and his father bought much of their collection from dealers, the latter is always a strong possibility. Our investigations at ISIS have demonstrated that TOF-ND can provide much of the information that metallography can (but non-invasively) we hope to explore the alterations of some helmets. Distinguishing between medieval metal and Victorian (puddled) wrought iron would give the museum this valuable information.

Principal Investigator: Dr Francesco Grazzi
Experimenter: Ms Ariane Langreder
Experimenter: Ms Sarah Turner
Experimenter: Ms Katherine Skeates
Experimenter: Ms Francesca Levey
Experimenter: Mr Simon Metcalf
Experimenter: Mr David Edge
Experimenter: Dr Alan Williams
Local Contact: Dr Antonella Scherillo

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1720317

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1720317

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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