Portfolio Tag: Sculpture

Lao Tzu Jade Figure

Lao Tzu Jade Figure
Lao Tzu, also called Laozi, was the founder of the philosophical Daoism. The legend says that Lao Tzu was travelling with his donkey, going from town to town when he was approached by an emperor’s messenger. The emperor wanted him to join his court, since it was commonly known that Lao Tzu was a very…
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Protective Coating in Bronzes

Protective Coating in Bronzes
In this sculpture, most of the surface alterations were calcareous deposits due to hard water used for garden watering. They were eliminated  with a 10 % solution of sodium hexametaphosphate in distilled water. Afterwards, it was necessary to rinse thoroughly with distilled water to eliminate any residue. Some crevices with unstable corrosions were treated to…
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