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Identification and Creation

Object Number
Straus.8870
Title
X-radiograph(s) of "Flower Vase in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Zun' Vessel with Flanges"
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
x-radiograph, photograph
Date
September 13, 2016
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/354658

Physical Descriptions

Dimensions
plate size: 35.6 × 43.2 cm (14 × 17 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs
Object Number
Straus.8870
Contact
am_straus@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
X-radiograph Operator: Susan Costello and Lucy Cooper

Material Description: ceramic

Sample for TL?:

Radiation source: Comet tube

Exposure settings:
Bottom: 50kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side: 60kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Other side: 60kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side 3: 60kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side 4: 60kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Top: 70kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side propped up: 100kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side: 100kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance

Filtration used: none

Screens used: lead under plate

Set up/sequencing notes: shot on floor

Scanning notes:

Subjects and Contexts

  • Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs

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