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The following painting was analyzed by CT scanning to view the underpainting and original composition.
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The following Sepik head was analyzed by CT scanning to determine the composition and character of the skull.
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The following two Nok figures were analyzed by CT scanning to determine the condition/construction during authenticity studies (they were both fake pastiche objects).
The following Nok figure was analyzed by CT scanning to determine the condition/construction during the authenticity study (it was a fake pastiche object).
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The following Han horse and rider was analyzed by CT scanning to determine the condition/construction during the authenticity study.
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The following wooden Egyptian statue was analyzed by CT scanning to determine the condition/construction during the authenticity study.
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Combined Descriptive Photography and Computed Tomography (CT)
The first sequence of the “Great Pipe” is an animated 360-degree view acting as a permanent record of the object and its condition. Useful in both the Authentication Process and in the unfortunate event of the object being stolen or damaged. The second animated sequence overlays CT scan images of the drilling onto actual photographs allowing the viewer to visualize the drilling and its relationship to the pipe.
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82-Slice Cross-Section CT Scan
The “Great Pipe” dissolves revealing drilling, natural fractures, and high density particles (bright white) throughout the material.
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360-Degree Horizontally Rotating CT Scan
The “Great Pipe” rotates revealing drilling, restoration, and repairs to the wing of the pipe.
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360-Degree Horizontally Rotating CT Scan
The “Head Pot” rotates revealing restoration. The darker areas between the original shards are filler and the white specks are the temper (shell, grit or mica). In addition to the filler, a few “replaced” fragments were detected.
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360-Degree Horizontally Rotating CT Scan
The “Great Pipe” rotates revealing drilling and restoration. The translucent areas of the beak, head crest, back of head and upper opening of mouthpiece exhibit restoration.
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