The deterioration of ancient Indian artifacts and artworks is caused by a combination of natural disasters, human neglect, and improper storage conditions.

Plastic is a modern material not traditionally used in Indian art.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian paintings, including fading pigments, cracking canvas, and insect infestation.

The National Museum is located in New Delhi, India.

The primary goal of art conservation is to prevent further deterioration of artworks, not to restore them to their original condition.

Conservators use a combination of methods to conserve ancient Indian sculptures, including chemical cleaning, structural reinforcement, and repainting.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian textiles, including fading colors, moth infestation, and the fragility of the material.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is located in Mumbai, India.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian metal artifacts, including corrosion, tarnishing, and structural damage.

Conservators use a combination of methods to conserve ancient Indian manuscripts, including digitization, restoration of torn pages, and chemical treatment.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian ivory artifacts, including cracking, yellowing, and insect infestation.

The Salar Jung Museum is located in Hyderabad, India.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian wooden artifacts, including woodworm infestation, rotting, and warping.

Conservators use a combination of methods to conserve ancient Indian pottery, including reassembly of broken pieces, chemical cleaning, and restoration of missing parts.

Conservators face a combination of challenges when working with ancient Indian jewelry, including tarnishing, stone loss, and metal fatigue.