The fumigation process, which had started in January, has been completed. The fumigation expert used dynamic static system for fumigation by injecting nitrogen gas with RP agent in the Escal tent for the treatment of pest infestation, thus mural paintings were kept for about 1 month without oxygen.
More analysis with X-Ray by the Japanese and Egyptian conservators
Following the previous analysis, The Japanese and Egyptian diagnostic analysis and wood teams have conducted X-Ray photography. This time the team not only have conducted Digital X-ray photography but also the traditional X-Ray photography using films. The panels required for digital X-Ray photography are heavy and thick, which may not […]
Wood identification by the Japanese and Egyptian conservators
The Japanese and Egyptian diagnostic analysis and wood teams have conducted wood identification. Different types of wood were used in ancient Egypt. When investigating the differences in tree species, it is necessary to observe the cell-level features of the wood’s surface. It was attempted to identify the wood species […]