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Conservation of Angkor Wat's Churning of the Sea of Milk Gallery
Date: February 2012
Country: Cambodia
Related Projects: CHURNING OF THE SEA OF MILK GALLERY CONSERVATION PROJECT
Country: Cambodia
Related Projects: CHURNING OF THE SEA OF MILK GALLERY CONSERVATION PROJECT
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Churning of the Sea of Milk Gallery before conservation work, 2007
Erecting the gantry crane over the gallery, February 2008
Work underway showing reproduction of bas-relief and signage for tourists
Dismantling a roof section
Moving a roof stone to the workshop
Inside the workshop, removing salt crust by micro-sanding
Stone conservation
Section of roof showing stones removed
Mock-up of lead sheets placed in between stone layers to prevent future water infiltration
Completed roof section showing lead before patination
Completed roof section showing lead after patination
Restored roof showing replacement capstone
Gantry crane being taken down, January 2012
Churning of the Sea of Milk bas-relief, now out of danger.