THE INVESTIGATION OF A GROUP OF ENAMELS FROM BIRDOSWALD
Author(s): S Watts
Six copper alloy artefacts with enamelled decoration were discovered in excavations, carried out by the Central Archaeology Service (CAS), at the Roman fort of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall. Investigative conservation of these artefacts was carried out at the Ancient Monuments Laboratory by Holly Ferguson, Barbara Niemeyer and Siobhan Watts. The aim of this project was to discuss the group of enamels as a whole, taking into account the typology of the decoration in comparison with parallels from other Roman sites. In addition, the condition of the enamel and the metal in each artefact was noted, to compare the degree of preservation, and investigate possible deterioration mechanisms.
- Report Number:
- 21/1994
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 17
- Keywords:
- Copper Alloy
