Examination of Metal Finds from the 10th Century Cemetery of Kiskunfélegyháza (Hungary)

Béla Török, Alessandra Giumlia-Mair

Examination of Metal Finds from the 10th Century Cemetery of Kiskunfélegyháza (Hungary)

Číslo: 2/2022
Periodikum: Interdisciplinaria Archaeologica
DOI: 10.24916/iansa.2022.2.6

Klíčová slova: metals 10th century Hungary ED-XRF OM SEM-EDS

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Anotace: This case study presents the results and conclusions of chemical and metallographic analyses carried

out on metal finds (gilded silver mounts, jewelry made of silver- and copper-based alloys, and iron horse
fittings) found in nine graves excavated at the 10th century site of the Terjék-tanya at Kiskunfélegyháza
(Hungary). The examinations were performed with portable handheld X-ray fluorescence spectrometer
(ED-XRF), optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy equipped with an energy
dispersive spectroscope (SEM-EDS). Beside the determination of the chemical composition of the
non-ferrous artefacts and the inclusions of the iron samples, the aim of the study was to detect traces
and characteristics of different manufacturing methods such as fire gilding, forging, etc.