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Treatment; 02 Jan 2014; Surface clean to remove tarnish.; Metals

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Surface was cleaned using Silvo (white spirit, Newburgh chalk, china clay) and white spirit on cotton wool. Residues were removed by repeated swabbing with white spirit and finally with acetone.
Details: Treatment

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chalice

Museum number: 1914,0415.1 |
Cultures/periods: x272757 Early Byzantine |
Production date: 600-650 |
Production place: Made in:SyriaMade in:Antioch |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Hama