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Title Of Article Chaper
Restoration and storage of lead artifacts
Title Of Journal Book
Restaurator
Volume
4
Issue
44259
Pages
227-237
Collation
15 refs.
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
French;German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A brief report of the main methods used in restoration of lead objects. Application of an electrolytic technique is stressed and a description is given of the use of this method in restoration of lead tesserae and a lead seal. Tests on the use of thermoplastic films for storage of lead artifacts are also reported.
Keywords
Lead, conservation; Lead, conservation archaeology; Lead, corrosion; Lead, storage; Seal, lead conservation ICCROM
pub_id
47616