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Identification and Creation

Object Number
Straus.8921
Title
X-radiograph(s) of "Flower Vase in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Zun' Wine Beaker with Dragon-and-Wave Decor"
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
photograph, x-radiograph
Date
September 13, 2016
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/356828

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.8921
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:
Top: 40kV 5mA 120#seconds 75" focal distance
Bottom: 40kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side Propped Up: 60kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side Propped Up: 100kV 5mA 180#seconds 75" focal distance
Side: 120kV 5mA 240#seconds 75" focal distance

Filtration used: 40-100kV: none
120kV: Al filter

Screens used: lead under plate

Set up/sequencing notes: shot on floor. Propped up side views, the object is on a piece of foam.

Scanning notes:

Subjects and Contexts

  • Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs

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