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Treatment; 26 May 2010; Remount Consolidate and repair as necessary.; Western Art on Paper

Reason: Temporary Exhibition
Description: Removed papyrus from mount. The backing paper is attached firmly to the backboard of the mount. The papyrus is lifting off the backing paper in some areas but is not distorted. Examined papyrus and pigment, but no consolidation necessary. Cleaned edges of backing board, and covered with Neschen tape where necessary. Replaced glass with new glass, sealed edges with Neschen Filmoplast Tself adhesive linen tape. In 2012 Jan A3 condition photographs of the papyrus were obtained prior to sending the object on exhibition to Japan. The papyrus was checked against the images on return on the 9th January 2013 and the condition was found to be satisfactory. Photographs held with papyrus files.
Details: Treatment