An arrowhead from the Chernaya Mogila mound: new results of research

Neutron and Synchrotron Imaging Studies of Preservation State of Metal of Cultural Heritage Objects

“…Some fragments of object were lost, and traces of restoration work are present (Figure 5a). SR and neu tomography of the arrowhead generally gave similar results; however, the contrast ra As an example of the protective effect of fire, the reader can consider the study of an iron arrowhead from the Chernaya Mogila (Black Grave) burial mound [14]. The mound is a 10th century pagan cremation burial, and most of the items found in it bear traces of fire.…”

“…The shi the figurine's right leg suffered most; cracking occurred not only near the surface, but in the volume of the metal (Figure 4d). As an example of the protective effect of fire, the reader can consider the study o iron arrowhead from the Chernaya Mogila (Black Grave) burial mound [14]. The mo is a 10th century pagan cremation burial, and most of the items found in it bear trace fire.…”

“…Formation of a layer of scale on the arrowhead ensured its preservation until the moment of excavation, since all the metal was destroyed by corrosion, which led, in particular, to the formation of an internal cavity. Due to such preservation of the arrowhead, it was possible to find and to reconstruct the original appearance of the ornament (Figure 5d,e) [14]. Various aspects of the study of preservation state can be considered from the example of two other artifacts from the Chernaya Mogila burial mound [16].…”