Spectrochemical Characterization of Red Pigments Used in Classic Period Maya Funerary Practices

dc.coverage.spatial	Generación de conocimiento
dc.creator	VERA INGRID GUDRUN JANINE TIESLER BLOS
dc.date	2015-10-26
dc.date.accessioned	2018-10-04T15:15:39Z
dc.date.available	2018-10-04T15:15:39Z
dc.identifier	http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/arcm.12144
dc.identifier.uri	http://redi.uady.mx:8080/handle/123456789/908
dc.description	We studied the composition, colour chromaticity and form of application of red pigments in human bone samples from seven Classic period Lowland Maya sites. The samples were analysed by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X‐ray energy‐dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Colour was measured using conventional colour identification standards (Munsell) and reflectance spectroscopy. Cinnabar and hematite were identified as the pigments used. We conclude that the reflectance method has advantages over conventional visual results, as it provides precise, objective and quantifiable optical data to distinguish the chromaticity, colour saturation and brightness of the pigments.
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Archaeometry
dc.relation	citation:0
dc.rights	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.source	urn:issn:0003-813x
dc.subject	info:eu-repo/classification/cti/5
dc.subject	CIENCIAS SOCIALES
dc.subject	info:eu-repo/classification/cti/4
dc.subject	HUMANIDADES Y CIENCIAS DE LA CONDUCTA
dc.title	Spectrochemical Characterization of Red Pigments Used in Classic Period Maya Funerary Practices
dc.type	info:eu-repo/semantics/article

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