Archaeometric And Conservation Study Of A Belt Comprised Of Plant-Based Fibers In The Egyptian Museum (Sr2/11616 Gallery 49)

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1 Egyptian Museum, Tahrir, Egypt

2 Faculty of Archaeology, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

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Conservators from the Egyptian Museum. employed non-invasive archaeometric methods to identify the material composition, preparation, and construction of one specific plant-based ethnographic artifact and used this information to tailor conservation treatment efforts. The analytical techniques employed for the study of the belt SR 11616included USB microscopy, ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) reflection, and raking light. The morphology of the belt’s fiber structure was consistent with that of palm fonds. Conservators assessed various aspects of deterioration, including disintegration, cleavage, embedded debris, and dust accumulation, through microscopic images, multispectral data, and raking light. Understanding the extent of fiber deterioration through qualitative assessment allowed the conservators to choose conservation techniques and display methods that were compatible with the material's current chemical and physical state. This research also aims to develop a protocol for effective and efficient non-destructive investigation to provide treatment options for plant-based artifacts.

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