by Kelly Rectenwald, Objects Conservator

12/21/2022

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Many of the carved items (such as the bow held in the hand of the figure on left side of the archway) had broken and required repairs to be carried out under a microscope.

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10/20/2022

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These large jars are in rough shape and are currently in the lab for some major repairs.

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9/29/2022

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Take a peek into preparations for the reopening of the South Asian Galleries, December 2023.

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6/30/2022

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We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about their treatment progress and enjoy seeing them back in the galleries on your next visit!

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5/5/2022

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This week in objects conservation: In contrast to our very large Jain shrine, this week we are working on a very tiny shrine!

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3/10/2022

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

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10/14/2021

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Catch this object on view later this year when our Nabatean collections return to the galleries.

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9/15/2021

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In the objects conservation lab this week: we have a beautiful, though heavily tarnished, 19th C silver bowl in the lab being treated before going on display next year.

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4/30/2020

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Did you know that one of the most important parts of conservation is keeping a detailed and thorough record of every treatment?

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11/16/2017

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10/19/2017

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9/21/2017

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8/24/2017

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7/27/2017

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6/1/2017

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5/4/2017

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4/6/2017

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3/9/2017

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2/9/2017

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1/12/2017

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12/8/2016

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11/3/2016

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10/13/2016

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9/8/2016

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8/18/2016

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8/11/2016

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7/14/2016

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6/30/2016

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6/16/2016

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6/2/2016

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