The Boxer at Rest and the Hellenistic Prince: A comparative thermographic study. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Orazi, N.; Mercuri, F.; Zammit, U.; Cicero, C.; Colacicchi Alessandri, O.; Brinkmann, V.; Caruso, G.; Ferretti, M.; Paoloni, S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of archaeological science. Volume 24(2019)
• Page Start: 115
• Page End: 121
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: Archaeological bronzes -- Infrared thermography -- Copper inserts -- Patches -- Bronze repairs; Archaeology -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Research -- Periodicals; 930.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2018.12.016
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-409X

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper a thermographic study of the Boxer at Rest and so called "Hellenistic Prince" archaeological bronzes aimed at obtaining a comparative analysis of the structural and the surface features between the two is presented. In particular, infrared thermography has been employed to characterize the Boxer's inlaid inserts and also to assess the presence of similar inserted items in the "Prince". Moreover, other features of interest, such as defects and repairs, are analysed in order to gather additional information about the investigated bronze statues and, also, to point out possible differences/similarities in their structure and, in particular, in the bronze surface finishing. Highlights: Comparative study of the Boxer at Rest and the "Hellenistic Prince" features Thermographic investigation of the Hellenistic Bronzes of the Museo Nazionale Romano Investigation of the interface between the inserts and the bronze statue main body