Showing papers by "Hungarian National Museum published in 2003"

Investigation of incrusted pottery found in the territory of Hungary by micro-PIXE method

Abstract: Incrusted pottery samples from the territory of Hungary were analyzed by micro-PIXE technique. Measurements were executed on the front and back side of the samples and inside the incrustations too. We succeeded to group the pottery from different regions and periods by the composition of the ornament. It was concluded that the elemental composition of the ornament may be characteristic to the provenance of the pottery. In case of samples from Vors-Mariaasszonysziget the presence of a kind of grit in the incrustations with high calcium and phosphorus content was established. The material of the grit is presumably bone. Samples from other archaeological localities can be described by incrustations with different compositions. Incrustations in the samples from Balatonfuzo are presumably composed of limestone (CaCO 3 ), from Baradla cave (Aggtelek) probably of white clay paste (kaolinite). It was also concluded that the red color of the ornaments of some sample from Baradla cave is caused by hematite.

Metal Threads in Historical Textiles

Abstract: The term “metal thread” is usually applied as collective term of every type of thin, yarn-like textile decorations (strips and wires) made of solid metal. metal-coated organic material or the combination of these with natural or man-made fibres. Metal threads have been used to decoration of textiles. predominantly to embroideries and woven fabrics, since several thousands years. We find then on ecclesiastical as well as on secular vestments, on different accessories like gloves, shoes, head dresses, or even on other objects like hangings, carpets, etc.