by Conservation
10/14/2021
objects conservation , object conservation , CAMConservation , ceramics conservation , archaeological conservation
Catch this object on view later this year when our Nabatean collections return to the galleries.
by Conservation
7/22/2021
islamic ceramics , minaiware , ceramics conservation , behind the scenes , objects conservation , CAMConservation
Catch this newly stabilized object back on display in the Islamic galleries later this year!
by Conservation
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.
by Conservation
5/27/2021
ceramics , ceramics conservation , islamic ceramics , Islamic Art , Islamic , behind the scenes , objects conservation , CAMConservation
These two ceramic pieces have the same condition issues we see in many ceramic objects conserved in the early to mid 20th C.
by Conservation
4/29/2021
ceramics , ceramics conservation , islamic ceramics , Islamic Art , Islamic , behind the scenes , objects conservation , CAMConservation
This week we have a 16th C mug decorated with ships, seas, and animals.
by Conservation
4/1/2021
ceramics , islamic ceramics , ceramics conservation , behind the scenes , objects conservation , CAMConservation
This week we have an 18thC Islamic ceramic vessel with beautiful underglaze decoration.
by Conservation
1/7/2021
behind the scenes , CAMConservation , lusterware , islamic ceramics , objects conservation , ceramics conservation
This bowl, from Iraq, is a beautiful example of lusterware. Luster is an iridescent effect produced by metallic oxides in the overglaze.
by Conservation
9/24/2020
CAMConservation , ceramics conservation , objects conservation
This ceramic lion has been in the lab getting ready for an upcoming gallery rotation, meaning when a group of works from our permanent collection are ‘rotated’ onto view in a gallery.
by Conservation
4/2/2020
ceramics conservation , objects conservation , porcelain , capillary action , behind the scenes , cup , saucer
This set is made of porcelain with very thin, translucent walls and a gilt fruit and vine design.
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