Metal Plating and Patination: Cultural, Technical and Historical Developments - Hardcover

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This comprehensive survey includes reviews by art historians, scientists, practicing craftsmen, and conservators. Most of the important techniques and classes of objects are included, together with articles giving scientific descriptions of the chemistry and metallography of the patination and plating processes. The problems of conservation/preservation are also discussed. In addition, there are a number of chapters on important new discoveries such as the existence of shakudo type alloys in classical antiquity, and controversial subjects such as the existence of artificial patination on ancient Chinese metalwork. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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