03-05-2007, 05:42 PM
Salve,
I have a question about 1st century AD pugio sheats with both enamel and brass inlay. How can this combination be made?
Was the enamel done first or the brass inlay? If the brass is inlaid first, doesn't the zinc(Zn) in the brass evaporate while firing the enamel?
If the enamel is done first, doesn't it crack or get damaged while doing the brass inlay?
I hope someone can help.
Vale,
I have a question about 1st century AD pugio sheats with both enamel and brass inlay. How can this combination be made?
Was the enamel done first or the brass inlay? If the brass is inlaid first, doesn't the zinc(Zn) in the brass evaporate while firing the enamel?
If the enamel is done first, doesn't it crack or get damaged while doing the brass inlay?
I hope someone can help.
Vale,
