On Fri, 7 Jan 2000, Scott Bainbridge wrote:
> I am trying to get some information on the history of the development of
> 'black bronze' which I believe is bronze made with Copper, Tin and Silver. I
> believe that it was first made in China and imported to Europe but then lost
> to Europe on the decline of the Greek / Roman empires and only
> 're-discovered' from Japan many centuries later.
>
> Can anyone help me with this? If you can point to web based resources so
> much the better but any info would be appreciated.
>
> I am not a metallurgist so please excuse my ignorance!
In a line with Duncan: a good start - if you can read German - is
A. R. Giumlia-Mair and P. T. Craddock
Corinthium Aes
Antike Welt 24/5, Supplement 1993
A good overview and introduction into the subject. Includes an extensive
bibliography and a glossary for the non-specialist. I suspect this special
issue is still available and I can pass on a contact address if required.
Hope this helps,
Irene
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