Non-destructive handheld XRF study of archaeological composite silver objects—the case study of the late Roman Seuso Treasure
Journal: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
Year: 2021

Abstract This study details the non-destructive chemical analysis of composite silver objects (ewers, situlas, amphora and casket) from one of the most significant late Roman finds, the Seuso Treasure. The Seuso Treasure consists of fourteen large silver vessels that were made in the fourth–early fifth centuries AD and used for dining during festive banquets and for washing and beautification. The measurements were systematically performed along a pre-designed grid at several points using handhe