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November 22, 2025Archaeological and Anthropological SciencesOpen Access

Different shades, various metals: A multianalytical investigation on Iranian copper-based artifacts (7th–14th century CE) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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OOOmid OudbashiMRMartina RugiadiJLJean-François de Lapérouse

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Multianalytical investigation shows diverse alloy composition in artifacts, indicating complex metalworking techniques in Islamic Iran.

Key Points

  • Artifacts revealed diverse alloy compositions, including brass and silver inlays, through rigorous analysis.
  • Key findings highlight the use of advanced techniques like scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
  • Comprehensive metallography was applied to understand the production methods and material properties of the artifacts.
  • The study emphasizes the sophistication of Iranian metalworking practices during the Islamic period, suggesting varied decorative techniques.

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Oudbashi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924e3ddc0ce034ddc34e995https://doi.org/10.1007/s12520-025-02365-6
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