35825
Accession Number
21563
Author
Tubb, K.W.
Compiler
Black, James
Title Of Article Chaper
Conservation of the lime plaster statues of 'Ain Ghazal
Title Of Journal Book
Recent advances in the conservation and analysis of artifacts. Jubilee conservation conference, London 6-10 July 1987
Pages
387-392
Publisher
University of London. Institute of Archaeology. Summer Schools Press
Publisher City
London
ISBN
0-9512429-0-3
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Jubilee conservation conference
Meeting City
London
Abstract
The procedures and materials being used to conserve a unique cache of 8000 year old lime plaster statues found at 'Ain Ghazal, Jordan are described. The contemporary treatment is contrasted with that used 50 years ago on similar more fragmentary objects discovered at Jericho. Discussion centers on the choice of an appropriate consolidant for the statues pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of the Raccanello E55050 and Dow Corning Z6070 acrylic silane mix employed. The method of application most suited to these objects is presented. The remaining steps involved in conserving the statues are mentioned briefly.
Keywords
Statuary Plaster Lime; 'Ain Ghazal (Jordan);Plaster Consolidant Raccanello E55050;Plaster Consolidant Dow Corning Z6070; Plaster Consolidation Silane mixture AATA
pub_id
35825
Meeting Date
19870706-19870710