38587
Accession Number
36602
Author
Brill, Robert H.; Shields, William R.; Wampler, J.M.
Editor
Young, William J.
Title Of Article Chaper
New directions in lead isotope research
Title Of Journal Book
Application of science in examination of works of art - proceedings of the seminar: June 15-19, 1970, conducted by the research laboratory, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachussetts
Pages
73-83
Collation
Illus.
Publisher
Museum of Fine Arts
Publisher City
Boston
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Application of science in examination of works of art
Meeting City
Boston
Abstract
Isotopic ratios of lead extracted from ancient objects may reveal geo graphical origin and hence possibly provenance. Lead ore samples are in the process of being analyzed. To illustrate the versatility of lead isotope studies 5 groups of objects are reported on: (1) 3 early classical bronzes, ranging from 3rd century B.C. To 2nd century A.D.; (2) White lead in paintings; (3) Lead camings in medieval stained glass windows; (4) Ancient red, yellow and green opaque glass which can contain 3 30% lead oxide; and (5) Lead in silver coins and gold and other objects.
Keywords
Isotope, lead; ICCROM
pub_id
38587
Meeting Date
19700615-19700619