Department Chair
Patrick Ravines
Date of Award
8-2018
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
Abstract
In the fall of 2016, two Japanese matchlock muskets, called Tanegashima, were brought to the SUNY Buffalo State College Art Conservation Department for research, analysis and treatment. The firearms consist of steel, brass, silver and hardwood components. First, the history and fabrication methods of Japanese firearms were researched to try and establish a date, maker and provenance. In addition to the previous information, analysis was conducted of the materials, focusing primarily on identifying the original finishes of the barrel and stock, to determine a treatment approach.
Recommended Citation
Zacharias, Katrina, "TANEGASHIMA: The Conservation Treatment and Research of Two Japanese Matchlock Muskets" (2018). Art Conservation Master's Projects. 78.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/art_con_projects/78
