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Nieuwenhuysen et al. (1984: 105) preferred the non-destructive procedure employing scanning electron microprobe which allowed the selection of the sample area to be anlaysed through the use of light microscopy, secondary electrons and back-scattered electrons. Subsequently, by analysing the scanning electron beam induced X-ray fluorescence with an energy dispersive detection system (EDAX), the simultaneous detection of a large number of elements was made for 23 Himalayan metal statues in the Museum of Antwerp.