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.
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.
Documentary I 6 Episodes
MIA Conservation Series
Explore the captivating tale of preserving the Museum of Islamic Art's (MIA) collection in great detail.
Episode 1
Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation
Episode 2
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery
Episode 3
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Wood and Stone
Episode 4
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Books, Paper and Manuscripts
Episode 5
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Glass and Ceramics
Episode 6
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Textiles
