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Abstract
Past and present conservation treatments for archaeological ceramic and metal artifacts can be detrimental to their preservation. Storage materials and conditions may contribute to this deterioration, independently and in combination with treatment materials. The effects of all these factors on the subsequent analysis of ceramics and metals are considered. Several examples from the collection of the Agora Excavations in Athens are offered.