Object Description:

These three objects are distinctly different but their treatment has many parallels. The first is a Moche culture (AD 500-700) ceramic stirrup vessel from Peru.  The second was a ceramic platter made in Italy for the tourist trade, and the third is a contemporary ceramic sculpture by an unknown local artist.  

Treatment: 

In accordance with AIC documentation guidelines the object was photographed Before, During, and After treatment. Localized testing was conducted to determine chemical sensitivity of the object and suitability of any materials used in the treatment. 

Breaks were consolidated with an appropriate conservation grade adhesive, and fragments reassembled using the same adhesive.  In these cases all fragments were retained by the owner, allowing for replacement of the original material.  In cases where fragments are lost the missing areas must be refabricated... so if you drop a ceramic, please find all the pieces, no matter how tiny, they likely can be reassembled!  

Any remaining losses were filled with an archival fill material (likely toned to match the clay body) and textured to match the original surface.  The glazes were replicated with an appropriate conservation grade resin/pigment combination to match the original surface (which could be glossy or matte depending on the original material and fabrication techniques).