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Treatment; 23 Feb 2001; Secure loose piece.; Organics
Header
Treatment
23 Feb 2001
Secure loose piece.
Organics
Reason
Loan
Description
Loose fragments removed with forceps. Undercut edges and the recess backfilled using glass Microballoons (silica or phenolic resin) in 20% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) in 50:50 Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol):Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone). Fragments repositioned and secured with 20% Paraloid B72 (ethyl methacrylate copolymer) as above. Fill coloured using Cryla colours (acrylic).
Details
Treatment
1 related objects
cosmetic-spoon
Museum number
EA5945 |
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Memphis (historic - Egypt)