This three-dimensional ceramic 'envelope' is one of a pair of objects from a private collection that came to WAAC broken into numerous pieces.  The front of the object is decorated with a combination of paint and charcoal.

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After testing to determine an appropriate order in which to assemble the pieces, the object was carefully reassembled with approximately 40% Paraloid B-72 in acetone.  Care was taken to avoid allowing the B-72 to make contact with the decorated front surface.

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There were no major losses to the object after reassembly, however small losses and gaps associated with the joins were filled with Flugger acrylic putty.  The losses were toned with a combination of acrylic paints and watercolors in order to match the varied appearance of the paint and charcoal.