Restoration of decorative glazed ceramic from Morocco: Technical replicas
Historical buildings in Morocco feature decorative glazed ceramic tiles known as zelliges, which often require restoration due to degradation. Reproduced tiles frequently lack the original physico-chemical properties, leading to various conservation issues. This study examines the zelliges from the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association CeROArt
2024-10-01
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| Series: | CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/8584 |
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| Summary: | Historical buildings in Morocco feature decorative glazed ceramic tiles known as zelliges, which often require restoration due to degradation. Reproduced tiles frequently lack the original physico-chemical properties, leading to various conservation issues. This study examines the zelliges from the Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace (16th-17th centuries) to develop compatible replicas. Samples were prepared using clay from Fès, fired from 600°C and 900°C, and analyzed for shrinkage, weight loss, and water absorption. The mortars were also analyzed. A high water absorption was observed, enhancing the adhesion between the zellige and the mortar. |
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| ISSN: | 1784-5092 |