Study on the conservation and restoration of a Northern Song ivory bracelet in the collection of Linhai Museum
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(1. Shanghai Art & Design Academy, Shanghai 201808, China;2. Shanghai History Museum, Shanghai 200002, China;3. Linhai Museum, Taizhou 317000, China)

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    An ivory bracelet of the Northern Song Dynasty was unearthed from the pagoda basement of Zhenru Temple in Xiaozhi, Linhai. It is a Buddhist oblation with fine craftsmanship and clear dating, having important historical value. This study aimed to explore the conservation and restoration strategies for the ivory bracelet. The bracelet was in a broken state when unearthed, and the existing fragments and mace-shaped column cores faced several problems such as surface stains, loose texture, fractures and texture changes. Through the analysis of material morphology and elemental composition of the bracelet, it was confirmed that its material was ivory. A conservation and restoration process was then proposed, which included cleaning, reinforcement and bonding. The appearance of the restored bracelet has been basically recovered, and its historical, scientific and artistic value presented has been retained to the maximum degree, providing important physical information for studying and exhibiting the historical culture of Linhai in the Song Dynasties and the ivory bracelet craftsmanship from the Northern Song Dynasty.

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  • Received:August 09,2024
  • Revised:November 12,2024
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  • Online: March 04,2025
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