(i) New models from old parts
The seemingly 8th century BC goat is made from an
assemblage of unrelated ancient pottery and covered
with a slip to disguise the joins. All the TL samples
tested genuine. The deception was revealed when the
restorer soaked the object prior to conservation and
it fell apart into separate pieces.
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deer rhyton |
deer after soaking |
Every part of this 8th century BC Iranian deer rhyton
was authentic. It had been patiently assembled before
covering in slip to hide the joins. The restoration
came to light after soaking overnight in water.
(Courtesy: Stoetzer Inc. Miami.)
