Raman microscopy: sensitive probe of pigments on manuscripts, paintings and other artefacts

Abstract Raman microscopy is compared with other techniques from the point of view of assessing its importance in the detection and identification of pigments on manuscripts, paintings, ceramics and papyri. Applications to the study of both Western and Eastern artefacts are outlined, and some conservation and authentication problems are addressed.

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