Multi-Analytical Characterization and Radiocarbon Dating of a Roman Egyptian Mummy Portrait

Multi-Analytical Characterization and Radiocarbon Dating of a Roman Egyptian Mummy Portrait

Fayum mummy portraits, painted around 2000 years ago, represent a fascinating fusion of Egyptian and Graeco-Roman funerary and artistic traditions. Examination of these artworks may provide insight into the Roman Empire’s trade and economic and social structure during one of its most crucial yet sti...

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Main Authors: Alice Dal Fovo, Mariaelena Fedi, Gaia Federico, Lucia Liccioli, Serena Barone, Raffaella Fontana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Fayum mummy portraits
radiocarbon dating
encaustic paint
multispectral reflectography
microprofilometry
fibre-optics reflectance spectroscopy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/17/5268

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