Venus in white pipe clay

Object description

Venus in white pipe clay
Inv. No.: MOS/6584
Dating: 1st-2nd century AD.
Excavation Harelbeke-Stasegem
Institution: Trezoor Immovable Heritage Depot (Kortrijk)

Treatment

De-restoration: disassembly and removal of old glue residues and additions
Cleaning shards
Bonding of shards
Structural filling of gaps and fracture seams for stabilization

This object is part of an ensemble of 58 pipe clay objects that underwent conservation and restoration treatment on the occasion of exhibition 'OMG! On the Road with Roman Gods' (2025) in Provincial Archaeological Centre Velzeke .