12075
Accession Number
33385
Title Of Article Chaper
A Tin Lerale from the Soutpansberg, Northern Transvaal, South Africa
Title Of Journal Book
South African Archaeological Bulletin
Volume
46
Pages
137-141
Collation
5 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
All previously published examples of the lerale (a distinctive type of ingot formerly produced in the Transvaal) are made of copper. The article notes the first instance of a lerale made of tin. The form, microstructure and chemical composition of this artifact are described, while the technology of its production and its possible provenance are discussed.
Keywords
tin;lerale;ingot;metal;metallurgy;copper;form;microstructure;chemical;composition
pub_id
12075