For #transformationtuesday we are sharing the conservation process that made this ancient Nubian A-group vessel whole!

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A small moon jar-shaped vessel sits on a board on a wire shelf in front of a plain white wall. It is covered in white slip and drips of burgundy oxide, with spots of sand, rocks, and other textured aggregates visible on the surface. It has not yet been fired so is full of potential.

A small moon jar-shaped vessel sits on a board on a wire shelf in front of a plain white wall. It is covered in dark slip and drips of white slip, with spots of sand, rocks, and other textured aggregates visible on the surface. It has not yet been fired so is full of potential.

A small moon jar-shaped vessel sits on a board on a wire shelf in front of a plain white wall. It is covered in black textured slip and the top third is drips of white slip, with a coating of volcanic ash and mica, plus visible spots of sand, rocks, and other textured aggregates visible on the surface. It has not yet been fired so is full of potential.

A small moon jar-shaped vessel sits on a board on a wire shelf in front of a plain white wall. It is covered in tan slip and drips of burgundy oxide and white slip, with a thick coat of sand, rocks, and other textured aggregates visible on the surface. It has not yet been fired so is full of potential

Patiently waiting for their bisque firing. I can’t wait to see how much they change!!! There are probably 10 slips and 10 aggregates in these experiments, along with some oxides, underglazes, and a little magic.
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