Conservation of the Merv Buddha Head: Restoration and Collaboration Between Getty Museum and Turkmenistan State Museum

The Getty Museum and Turkmenistan State Museum collaborated on the conservation of a 5th–6th century Buddha head from Merv, utilizing 3D scanning and traditional techniques to restore its fragile clay structure. The project aims to preserve this westernmost example of Buddhist sculpture and strengthen cultural ties through international heritage preservation efforts.

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