A display case designed with the participation of an exhibit conservator is an efficient
Use of museum display cases as a means of improving the control of the indoor environment for the conservation of works of art. Display cases is a structure that surrounds museum collection volume of space, in which one or more objects are contained for protection against the different agents of deterioration.
Design cases as protective enclosures. Take advantage of a well-designed case to control the microenvironment of sensitive collections.
So ,The design of a conservation-grade case presents technical challenges for museum showcase manufacturer,requiring significant oversight by the designer and conservator. A good design for a Museum Display Case to fulfill conservation criteria, functional requirements must be clearly and specifically stated. Conservation features should be discussed with the exhibit conservator early in the design process. A case designed with the participation of an exhibit conservator is an efficient and often cost- effective way to meet conservation criteria for an object.
From December 17, 2022 to January 1, 2023, Shanghai Museum held the “Rui Se Ning Guang” Auspicious Color and Condensing Light – special exhibition of the secret K’ossu treasure of Ducklings in the Lotus Pond. In order to display the largest individual K’ossu cultural heritage handed down by Zhu Kerou in the Southern Song Dynasty, which was once featured on the column of “National Treasure” on CCTV. Relicase and Display & Design Department of Shanghai Museum 、 Cultural Relics Protection Center jointly designed and formulated the whole integrated display case system solution
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