Iron, steel, and ferrous metals constitute a large portion of collections in museums. The conservation and restoration of iron and steel objects is an activity dedicated to the preservation and protec
The iron pillar of Delhi is an example of the iron extraction and processing methodologies of India. It has withstood corrosion for the last 1600 years.
Conservation and restoration of ceramic objects is a process dedicated to the preservation and protection of objects of historical and personal value made from ceramic. Typically, this activity of con
Conservation and restoration of iron and steel objects
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A museum technician applies acetone to a ceramic piece to remove a previous conservation adhesive of Duco glue. This object is from the collection of the Indiana State Museum.
Kylix before and after conservation - restoration
This ceramic ring is housed in a blue board box with an acrylic plastic lid. The ring is laid upon a layer of carved ethafoam to prevent it from shifting during handling.
A Minoan ceramic piece from the Archaeological Museum of Herakleion that has gone under restoration