What should be done before washing painted pottery?
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Correct answer: Examine the paint and surface residues
Painted pottery should first be examined, photographed, and documented because washing may loosen painted layers or remove soil, pigment, food residue, or other evidence. Conservators assess the surface and decide whether cleaning is safe and which method is appropriate. Direct sunlight, acid, and label removal can cause additional damage or loss of identification.
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Examine the paint and surface residues
Why is this the correct answer?
Painted pottery should first be examined, photographed, and documented because washing may loosen painted layers or remove soil, pigment, food residue, or other evidence. Conservators assess the surface and decide whether cleaning is safe and which method is appropriate. Direct sunlight, acid, and label removal can cause additional damage or loss of identification.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Bricks, Beads and Bones. Topic: how historians use archaeological evidence.
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