these mesurements are aimed to identify the metallurgical characteristics of 2 small brass statuettes and one fibula, excavated in a roman settlement.The compostiion and microstrcture of the alloy have been determined by XRF and SEM-EDS,allowig to hypothize that the obiects cannot be dated to pre-roman or roman period.The experiment is addressed to define, by comparison with some modern brasses produced by a foundry, the attribution of the objects to a specific period (second part of XIX century or daytimes).The amount of inclusions and impurities gives specfic indication on the technology of cast brass production.