The Science and Conservation of Treasure

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A Study Day to explore the world of gold treasures found in Britain
Thursday, March 11th 2004 9.30 - 17.00. Clore Education Centre

The Science and Conservation of Treasure

To coincide with the Special Exhibition Buried Treasure: Finding our Past, and with National Science Week, archaeologists, scientists and conservators from the British Museum will discuss some of the themes behind the investigation of the gold treasure found in Britain. The topics will include questions such as, how and why the treasures came to be buried' How were they made' Can scientific investigation reveal something more of the story behind them' Where and for whom were they made, and how should the artefacts be conserved and displayed'

As well as inspiring great works of design and craftsmanship, gold has also been responsible for much suspicion and deceit through the ages, and so the assaying of gold through the ages (with demonstrations) and counterfeiting will also be discussed.

The Study Day will be held in the BP Lecture Theatre in the Clore Centre of the British Museum on Thursday 11th of March 2004 from 9.30 to 1700

£ 24, concessions and BM Friends £18. The ticket will include admission to the exhibition on the day. Tea and coffee will be served in the morning and afternoon.

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