Department Chair
Patrick Ravines
Date of Award
8-2016
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Art Conservation, M.A., C.A.S.
Department
Art Conservation Department
Advisor
Jonathan Thornton
Department Home page
https://artconservation.buffalostate.edu
First Reader
Lucy Skinner
Second Reader
Jiuan Jiuan Chen
Abstract
The caveats associated with archaeological conservation often include the provision of optimal photographic documentation techniques and the presence of analytical equipment and expertise required for in-depth material analyses on site. These tools can influence and inform an intensive conservation treatment in a limited period of time. A team of five conservators and specialists were assembled to aid in the on-site conservation treatment of an Amarna Period decorated child coffin. During which time, complete photographic documentation, wood species identification, plaster composition analysis, X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometry, polarized light microscopy, and conservation treatment commenced. Collaborative research and examination resulted in a holistic and comprehensive technical and analytical study of the artifact; aiding in conservation treatment and expediting access to full disclosure of information regarding the technological and art historical significance of the Amarna Period coffin. This report describes the tools, equipment, and preparation required in order to successfully complete this project.
Recommended Citation
Peters, Nicole, "The on-site analytical study, photographic documentation, and conservation treatment of an Egyptian New Kingdom child coffin" (2016). Art Conservation Master's Projects. 67.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/art_con_projects/67
