Conservation of the Galloway Hoard. The richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.
Resource type
Lecture
Creator (person)
Goldberg, Martin
Davis, Mary
Abstract
The hoard was found in 2014 and an exhibition is now on tour in Scotland after extensive research and conservation work. It was a true conservation challenge having a variety of material (glass, rock crystal and other minerals, minerally preserved organics) in addition to the precious metals. The lecture will be given by Martin Goldberg (curator) and Mary Davis (conservator).
Event title
Archaeology Group: Conservation of the Galloway Hoard
Publisher
The Institute of Conservation
Place of publication
London
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