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Researchers used new chemical imaging techniques to analyze the pigments on &quot;Portrait of a Woman,&quot; which is currently at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. (courtesy of John Delaney)

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New methods for artwork analysis uncover ancient Egyptian practices - Daily Bruin

New methods for artwork analysis uncover ancient Egyptian practices

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A new blend of imaging technologies has helped archaeologists identify the chemical makeup of an excavated painting, revealing elements of everyday life in second century Egypt.

https://dailybruin.com/2017/11/26/new-methods-for-artwork-analysis-uncover-ancient-egyptian-practices/

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New methods for artwork analysis uncover ancient Egyptian practices

By Stephen Liu

Nov. 26, 2017 9:32 p.m.