Abstract
The elemental composition of two weapons from Middle Bronze Age I burials at Tel Shaddud was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence. Both the spearhead and the ‘duckbill’ axe head were arsenic-copper alloys but differed in their minor components. The axe head contained more lead, probably added to improve casting properties due to its complicated shape. The spearhead contained iron as a minor component.
Keywords
metals, Copper alloy, XRF, elemental analysis, copper-arsenic, axe head, spearhead, duckbill, MBI
Recommended Citation
Maor, Yonah and Asscher, Yotam
(2025)
"‘En Shaddud: Elemental Composition of Two Metal Weapons,"
Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel: Vol. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/3078-8528.1001
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/qadum/vol1/iss1/2
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