Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10499227 Journal of Archaeological Science 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A non-invasive study of colours was carried out on the pre-Columbian Codex Cospi. ► Cochineal, carbon black, Maya blue and orpiment were found on the reverse side. ► A large variety of organic colourants were found on the obverse side. ► Analytical data were compared with early colonial Mexican historical fonts.
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