39840
Accession Number
14026
Title Of Article Chaper
A papyrus treatment: bringing the book of the dead to life
Title Of Journal Book
Art Conservation Training Programs Conference
Pages
109-126
Collation
8 figs., 18 notes, bibliog.
Publisher
University of Delaware
Publisher City
Newark
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The condition, examination, and treatment ot a section from a Book of the Dead is discussed. The fabrication of papyrus and the materials used are described. Using x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, an analysis of the pigments was made. See also AATA 18-147.
Keywords
Papyrus, analysis; Papyrus, conservation; Papyrus, deterioration; Papyrus, history; Papyrus, manufacture; Papyrus, material; Papyrus, repair mending ICCROM
pub_id
39840