Professional paper
The conservation and restoration treatment of the ceramic amphora inscribed with the words Felix Arba
Martina Rajzl
orcid.org/0000-0001-9432-7730
; Arheološki muzej Zadar, Zadar, Hrvatska
Abstract
Archaeological objects of fired clay are exposed to various processes, mechanisms and causes of degradation while buried underground over an extended period of time. The surface dirt and deposits that, besides affecting an object’s esthetic value, cause its physical degradation, occur as a result of the interaction with the chemical factors in the environment (soil composition, humidity, pH, temperature). For conservators-restorers, removal of deposits is an essential intervention; however, it is also controversial, given the irreversible nature of the process. Prior to the cleaning, complete preparatory work should be carried out, particularly the chemical analyses used for establishing the structural characteristics of the agents of degradation, required for choosing the right restoration method and material.
Keywords
Felix Arba; amphora; fired clay; conservation-restoration treatment
Hrčak ID:
266612
URI
Publication date:
2.12.2021.
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