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The Preservation of Archaeological Glass

Monika Petrović ; Archaeological Museum of Istria Carrarina 3, 52100 Pula


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Abstract

This article describes the preservation of archaeological
glass, its composition and the factors that influence its
decay. It describes the processes of glass conservation from
the moment of excavation, the restoration procedures
performed in a conservation-restoration workshop (cleansing,
consolidation, desalination, integration and gap-filling), and
the proper storage, handling and display of glass objects.

Keywords

conservation; composition of archaeological glass; glass degradation; glass restoration; consolidation and desalination

Hrčak ID:

148065

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/148065

Publication date:

15.11.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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