ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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The technology behind ancient mirrors: non-invasive characterization by NI and BENT of Bronze artefacts from the Ancient Greek colony of Locri, Calabria, Italy
Abstract: Locri Epizefiri, one of the most important colonies of western Greece, in the modern region of Calabria (southern Italy), is known for flourishing craftsmanship that developed between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. One of the most famous Locrian bronze productions, and also one of the most refined in the Greek world as well, is represented by mirrors, dozens of which have been found in sanctuaries and tombs. Here we propose to analyse 5 samples from the National Archaeological Museum of Locri: a simple handle type, two lyre handle type, an Ionic handle type mirrors and another Ionic type handle only in order to obtain metallurgical information about the composite structure of these mirrors. We propose non-invasive preliminary neutron imaging characterization and spatial phase and microstructural analysis by using BENT.
Principal Investigator: Professor Alessandro Re
Experimenter: Ms Marta Magalini
Experimenter: Professor Diego Elia
Experimenter: Miss Matilde Dematteis
Experimenter: Dr Alessandro Lo Giudice
Experimenter: Dr VALERIA MEIRANO
Experimenter: Professor Daniela Di Martino
Experimenter: Dr Francesco Grazzi
Experimenter: Dr Giulia Marcucci
Local Contact: Dr Sylvia Britto
Experimenter: Miss Miriana Marabotto
Experimenter: Dr Laura Guidorzi
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510494
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2510494
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510494-1 | IMAT | 22 September 2028 | Download |
| - | IMAT | 17 October 2028 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Professor Alessandro Re et al; (2025): The technology behind ancient mirrors: non-invasive characterization by NI and BENT of Bronze artefacts from the Ancient Greek colony of Locri, Calabria, Italy, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510494
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