by Kelly Rectenwald, Associate Objects Conservator

5/18/2023

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The treatment on our Jain Shrine is (finally!) nearing completion!

by Kelly Rectenwald, Associate Objects Conservator

2/23/2023

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While cleaning and conserving our Jain shrine, we discovered several layers of paint from different periods of its history. The carved wooden designs would have been repainted several times during its use as a devotional object.

by Conservation

11/17/2022

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This week in objects conservation: Almost 12 months from when we first started the treatment, half of the Jain shrine has been conserved, and a new batch of pieces has moved into the lab to begin treatment.

by Conservation

7/28/2022

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This week in objects conservation: We have finished coating removal and cleaning of one of the 44 pieces of our Jain Shrine!

by Conservation

3/10/2022

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This week in objects conservation: another large architectural object has entered the conservation lab!