11762
Accession Number
33334
Title Of Article Chaper
The investigation and conservation of a lead paten from the eleventh century
Title Of Journal Book
Studies in conservation
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
19-22
Collation
2 tables, 6 figs., 4 refs.
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
French;German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A very rare ecclesiastical lead paten, excavated in Krakow, is described. Details are given of its scientific examination, using several methods of analysis, and its conservation by consolidative reduction. For another approach to the restoration of a paten, see also AATA 21-2216.
Keywords
Lead, conservation archaeology; metal, cleaning electrolytic; lead, patina; lead, corrosion; metal, radiography; lead, protection coating; lead, cleaning; archaeology, artifact excavation conservation; archaeology, artifact excavation analysis; patina, analysis; ICCROM
pub_id
11762