Characterization of corrosion mechanism and traditional soldering treatment of a composite bronze lamp from the Greco-Roman period of Egypt
Mohamed Abdelbar,
Saleh Ahmed
Abstract:This paper presents a study of treatment by soldering for a unique bronze oil lamp combined with Eros and dog figurines. In this object, there are two types of soldering; the first is ancient, used to join the three pieces together, and the other is used in conservation treatments to stop the degradation of the object. Soft solders have been a modern method of repair, with its historical use as the original joining technique demonstrating its general durability and effectiveness. Optical microscopy, portable X… Show more
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