In Situ glass conservation: A case study from the archaeological site of Barsinia, Jordan

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Abstract: During the excavation carried out by the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology,

Yarmouk University, at the archaeological site of Barsinia, northern Jordan, from July 10 to August

15, 2006, a considerable collection of glasses has been uncovered. The preservation of those glasses

was important because of their archaeological and technological interests. Recording (photography

and drawing in scale 1:1) took place before the lifting and transportation of the glass object to the

eld laboratory. Special lifting techniques (in block and backing) were applied to these glasses. Initial

consolidation with PVA emulsion and bandaging with gauze and plaster were also applied in order

to reassure future study and resetting of the glasses. Preliminary conservation of the glass objects

included cleaning, consolidation and joining. At rst, initial tests were carried out in order to select

the appropriate materials. Glass samples intended to be analyzed were kept without conservation

treatment. Finally, the treated glasses were packed and stored properly until their conservation is

completed in a specialized laboratory.

Dr. Ramadan Abd-Allah: Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University,

Egypt. E-mail: rmdnabdalla@yahoo.com

Dr. Lamia El-Khouri: Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology,

Yarmouk University, Jordan. E-mail: lam_khouri@yahoo.d