Safe Handling Practice for Chinese and Japanese Scrolls and Screens
In this series of brief videos, the Freer | Sackler conservators demonstrate safe handling techniques for East Asian handscrolls, hanging scrolls and screens.
Chinese Handscroll
Chinese Hanging Scroll
Japanese Handscroll
Japanese Hanging Scroll
Japanese Folding Screen
Conservation
OverviewObjects Conservation
Paper Conservation
Exhibitions Conservation
East Asian Painting Conservation Studio
More About the Department
Scientific Research
Scientific research at the Freer and Sackler Galleries is primarily focused on the physical nature of artworks from Asian cultures. More info »
Staff Publications
Publication is an integral part of our research program. Click below to view lists of published works by past and present members of the department:
Online Resources
Safe Handling Practice for Chinese and Japanese Scrolls and Screens
Making East Asian Scroll Storage Boxes (PDF)
Making a Mylar Preservation Roller (PDF)
Making an Ethafoam Preservation Roller (PDF)
Making a Japanese Karibari Drying Board
Report: My Training Here and Abroad - Grace Jan
Conservation of a Nara-period handscroll
Asian Art Connections (PDF)
