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The reshaping of archaeological metal objects: some ethical considerations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Michael Corfield*
Affiliation:
National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF1 3NP

Extract

In view of the issues raised by the preceding paper, ANTIQUITY invited the Chairman of the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation to comment.

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Copyright © Antiquity Publications Ltd 1988

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