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

Kurap G., AKYÜZ S., Akyuz T., Basaran S., UÇAR F. B.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, vol.976, no.1-3, pp.161-167, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 976 Issue: 1-3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2010.04.009
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-167
  • Istanbul Kültür University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.