White-glazed 'Monk's Cap' Ewer Ming Dynasty Yongle Period

Description

Rich white glazed monks cap ewer with iron red Arabic inscription, Ming-Dynasty

Condition

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Approach

• During cleaning the inscription was protested under melinex sealed with silicon rubber
• The missing areas where colour filled using an epoxy based system on the completion of research
• The restoration is a sympathetic repair which is tight to the damaged area with no need for airbrushing or retouching