Physical damage

Roman glass bottle
MFA# 72.4 61

Description

A broad category covering all types of mechanical damage. Examples of physical damage include: cracks, cuts, tears, indentations, punctures, breaks, scratches, abrasion, dirt, buckling, and shrinkage.

Additional Images

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  pottery bowl

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  Mosaic tiles

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  Lacuer decoration

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  Scratch on limestone
  Credit: V. Vergès-Belmin

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  Impact damage
  Credit: V. Vergès-Belmin

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  Cuts on sandstone
  Credit: V. Vergès-Belmin

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  Abrasion on stone paver
  Credit: C. Franzen

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  Keying damage
  Credit: V. Vergès-Belmin

Resources and Citations

• ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns