Ochre-differentiation through micro-Raman and micro-FTIR spectroscopies: application on wall paintings at Meteora and Mount Athos, Greece

Bikiaris, Dimitrios N.; Daniilia, Sister; Sotiropoulou, Sophia; Katsimbiri, O.; Pavlidou, E.; Μουτσάτσου, Άννα; Chryssoulakis, Y.

doi:10.1016/s1386-1425(99)00134-1

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“…The observed bands at 218, 288, 407, 496 and 609 cm -1 correspond with those reported in the literature [28,29] and with those measured for commercial iron(III) oxide For black or brown decorations, a rather broad signal was obtained around 650 cm -1 , a wavenumber that is characteristic of species with a spinel-like structure [30] (Figure 4). It is worth remembering that under the laser beam all manganese oxides tend to form Mn3O4 [26], one of the phases that could…”

Section: Micro-raman Spectroscopysupporting

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A non-destructive spectroscopic study of the decoration of archaeological pottery: from matt-painted bichrome ceramic sherds (southern Italy, VIII-VII B.C.) to an intact Etruscan cinerary urn

Bruni

Guglielmi

Foglia

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Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectros

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A study is presented based on the use of entirely non-destructive spectroscopic techniques to analyze the chemical composition of the painted surface layer of archaeological pottery. This study aims to define both the raw materials and the working technology of ancient potters. Energy-dispersive Xray analysis, micro-Raman spectroscopy, visible and near infrared (NIR) diffuse reflection spectroscopy and external reflection Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were applied to matt-painted bichrome pottery sherds (VIII-VII century B.C.) from the site of Incoronata near Metaponto in southern Italy. Two different raw materials, ochre and iron-rich clay, were recognized for the red decoration, while the dark areas resulted to have been obtained by the so-called manganese black technique. In any case, it was demonstrated that the decoration was applied before firing, in spite of its sometimes grainy aspect that could suggest a post-firing application. For the samples with a more sophisticated decorative pattern a red/black/white polychromy was recognized, as the lighter areas correspond to an "intentional white" obtained by the firing of a calcium-rich clay. Reflection spectroscopy in the visible-NIR and mid-IR as well as micro-Raman spectroscopy were then employed to characterize the decoration of an intact ceramic urn from the Etruscan town of Chiusi, evidencing a post-firing painting based on the use of red ochre, carbon black and lime, possibly imitating the "fresco" technique used in wall paintings.

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Section: Micro-raman Spectroscopysupporting

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“…It is worth noting that Bikiaris et al [28] report analogous even if smaller shifts for the spectrum of iron(III) oxide in burnt Sienna, derived from the calcination of the homonymous ochre that contains a small amount of manganese besides iron.…”

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A non-destructive spectroscopic study of the decoration of archaeological pottery: from matt-painted bichrome ceramic sherds (southern Italy, VIII-VII B.C.) to an intact Etruscan cinerary urn

Bruni

Guglielmi

Foglia

et al. 2018

Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectros

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“…The red decorated areas were identified as hematite (Fe 2 O 3 ) from the distinct Raman bands at 225, 290, 405, 500, 610 cm -1 [19]. μ-Raman analyses of individual dark red particles in the red matrix show strong bands of hematite.…”

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The ceramics of Malpaís of Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico, during the Early and Middle Postclassic periods (900–1450AD): Micro-chemical characterization of surface paintings

Jadot

Schiavon

Manso

2016

Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy

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Tarascan ceramic sherds from two Postclassical archaeological sites (900-1450 AD) at the Malpaís of Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico, were investigated by combining Back-Scattered Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (BSEM-EDS), μ-X-Ray Diffractometry (μ-XRD), μ-X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (μ-XRF) and μ-Raman Spectroscopy. These sherds are famous for their forms and decorations although the composition of its raw materials remains so far unknown and focused only on the composition of the ceramic paste. For the purpose of surface decoration characterization, the pigments used in slips and paintings were identified as hematite, magnetite, amorphous carbon, graphite and lignite. Furthermore chemical and molecular structure determination allowed the identification of technological aspects such as the firing temperatures and atmospheres used in ceramics production.

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“…The studies performed in the current work include application of both FTIR and µ-Raman spectroscopy. These spectroscopic techniques have been extensively used for pigment identification in different kinds of painted art-objects [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and their contribution in art diagnosis is well established. Through the determination of the palette that had been used for the iconography on the walls of the monument, we verify the complementarity of the two spectroscopic techniques.…”

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Infrared and Raman Vibrational Spectroscopies Reveal the Palette of Frescos Found in the Medieval Monastery of Karaach Teke

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Vibrational spectroscopy is applied on samples obtained from the excavation area of the medieval Monastery (10th century) of Karaach‐Teke in Bulgaria. The results of the corresponding study, reveal the type of materials used for the creation of the wall‐paintings and give evidence of Byzantine influence, a fact that further supports the well known impact of Byzantium on the technology and thematic‐aesthetic features of iconography in Bulgaria during this era. In addition, the complementarity of FTIR and μ‐Raman spectroscopies in the identification of pigments is indicated.

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Ochre-differentiation through micro-Raman and micro-FTIR spectroscopies: application on wall paintings at Meteora and Mount Athos, Greece

Cited by 311 publications

References 33 publications

A non-destructive spectroscopic study of the decoration of archaeological pottery: from matt-painted bichrome ceramic sherds (southern Italy, VIII-VII B.C.) to an intact Etruscan cinerary urn

A non-destructive spectroscopic study of the decoration of archaeological pottery: from matt-painted bichrome ceramic sherds (southern Italy, VIII-VII B.C.) to an intact Etruscan cinerary urn

The ceramics of Malpaís of Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico, during the Early and Middle Postclassic periods (900–1450AD): Micro-chemical characterization of surface paintings

Infrared and Raman Vibrational Spectroscopies Reveal the Palette of Frescos Found in the Medieval Monastery of Karaach Teke

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