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Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery
6 September 2022
A glimpse into museum conservation, spotlighting an exceptional piece from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)’s collection.
Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
Our team of curators, registrars, conservators, and experts in exhibitions and gallery installations ensure the highest standard of care for the objects in our collection or on temporary loan.
In this video, the second in a six-part series, Metals and Jewels Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art, Serhat Karakaya, walks us through the conservation process of a rare object in MIA’s collection - a Sasanian-era helmet , dated between the 6th and 7th century.