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Title Of Article Chaper
The bronze bowls from Ban Don Ta Phet. Thailand: an enigma of prehistoric metallurgy
Title Of Journal Book
World archaeology
Volume
11
Issue
1
Pages
26-31
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Remains of 3rd-2nd century B.C. Iron Age bronze bowls from Ban Don Ta Phet, Thailand, are examined. Metallographic analysis indicates a manufacturing technique involving casting mechanical hot-working, heat treatment and quenching, followed by polishing on a wheel or lathe. X-ray fluorescence found a very high tin bronze (23%). Comparison to bowls from other comparable sites are made. -- AATA
pub_id
15812