Laboratory for Scientific Restoration of Works of Applied Art Made from Organic Materials

Restoration activity

Upper row:
1. Training of a probationer. Macroscopic research of the paint layer
2. Cleaning and removing surface dirt

Lower row:
3. Cleaning the paint layer
In the photograph: shield with the depiction of St George. Italy, 16th century. Wood, carving, painting, gilding, leather, metal, painting, metal, rock crystal
4. Strengthening a decoration
In the photograph: mask for a horse’s head. Pazyryk, 3rd-4th centuries A.D. Archeological leather, applique work, gold