FT-IR spectroscopic study of terra-cotta sarcophagi recently excavated in Ainos (Enez) Turkey

Kurap G., Akyuz S., Akyuz T., Basaran S., Cakan B.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, cilt.976, ss.161-167, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 976
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2010.04.009
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.161-167
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, painting materials and body samples of the decorated terra-cotta sarcophagi, and the body samples of six terra-cotta sarcophagi, recently excavated in Ancient Ainos (Enez) Turkey, were investigated, using the FT-IR spectrometry. EDXRF spectrometry was used as a complementary technique. The experimental results allowed us to identify the mineralogical composition of body samples and main pigments of the decorated parts of the terra-cotta sarcophagi. Spectroscopic results revealed that the investigated samples were fired to a temperature less than 750 degrees C. in the oxidising atmosphere. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.