Behind the Scenes: Conserving Glass and Ceramics
27 September 2022
Step inside the world of objects conservation with this in-depth look at the restoration of a delicate 10th-century bottle rescued from a shipwreck.
In this video, part of a six-part series, objects conservator Ioannis Spanos talks us through his work with MIA’s collection of Islamic pottery. The collection itself widely varies in origin, from the south of Spain to southeast Asia. As a result, Spanos works with a range of materials, including ceramics, stone, glass and metal. Watch as Spanos details his techniques conserving a 10th-century glass bottle, found in a shipwreck under the Java Sea.
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