Abstract
Macrophotographs of the Enkomi Cup have been examined to assess the cracking damage in the Cup metal, a silver alloy. The resulting interpretations and their implications indicate that the cracks are most probably due to long-term stress corrosion that stopped well before excavation and restoration. It is concluded that no additional restoration and conservation measures are needed.
Publisher
The Historical Metallurgy Society Ltd
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,Metals and Alloys,Archeology
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