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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 12th–13th Century Water Jar

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6/24/2021

ceramics conservation , ceramics , islamic ceramics , Islamic Art , behind the scenes , objects conservation , CAMConservation

This week in objects conservation: Anytime an object is selected for display our objects conservator assesses its condition to determine whether it is stable, or whether it needs conservation treatment before display.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: More Ceramics!

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5/27/2021

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These two ceramic pieces have the same condition issues we see in many ceramic objects conserved in the early to mid 20th C.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 16th Century Islamic Mug

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4/29/2021

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This week we have a 16th C mug decorated with ships, seas, and animals.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 16th century Iznik plate

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3/4/2021

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This week in objects conservation: this 16th century Iznik plate is in the lab receiving treatment.

Exploring Connections: Pak Sheung Chuen and Anila Quayyum Agha

by Dr. Ainsley M. Cameron, Curator of South Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

12/15/2017

curatorial , Anila Agha , interpretation , South Asian Art , Islamic Art

On a recent visit to London’s Tate Modern, I came across an installation of Pak Sheung Chuen’s A Travel without Visual Experience in a display of the museum’s permanent collection in the newly-opened and installed Blatvatnik Building.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Return to the 9th Century

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7/27/2017

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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Pottery Puzzle 2

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6/1/2017

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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Pottery Puzzle

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5/4/2017

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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Islamic Pottery

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8/11/2016

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