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{"title":"Use of lacquer collected from Toxicodendron succedaneum for the Neolithic lacquerware detected in Zhejiang Province of China","authors":"Yoshimi Kamiya ,&nbsp;Takayuki Honda ,&nbsp;Yoshitaka Nagai ,&nbsp;Chuichi Watanabe ,&nbsp;Tetsuo Miyakoshi ,&nbsp;Ningyuan Wang ,&nbsp;Guoping Sun ,&nbsp;Leping Jiang ,&nbsp;Bin Liu ,&nbsp;Shuichi Noshiro ,&nbsp;Shinichi Nakamura","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lacquer coatings of lacquerware excavated from four Neolithic sites in Zhejiang Province of eastern China were analyzed with Py-GC/MS analysis. The studied lacquered objects were recovered at the Tianluoshan, Liangzhu-Bianjiashan, Liangzhu-Zhongjiagang, and Kuahuqiao sites. We also carried out radiocarbon dating of seven objects. In 14 of 17 lacquer coating samples, the pyrosis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) had the highest intensity in 3-nonylphenol and revealed existence of alkylphenols with 17 carbons in the side chains. These features in the Py-GC/MS results are characteristic of laccol composing the lacquer obtained from <em>Toxicodendron succedaneum</em>. Radiocarbon dating of six studied lacquer coatings and three wooden bodies from these sites ranged from 8000 to 4650 cal BP and indicated that, during the Neolithic period, the lacquer of <em>Toxicodendron succedaneum</em> was used for lacquerware manufacture for nearly 3000 years in eastern China. The obtained results conformed with the present distribution of <em>Toxicodendron succedaneum</em> and <em>T. vernicifluum</em> in China, <em>T. succedaneum</em> in the southern to eastern parts and <em>T. vernicifluum</em> in the central to northeastern parts. This finding, however, disagreed with the traditional understanding about the Neolithic lacquerware manufacture in China that the lacquer from <em>Toxicodendron vernicifluum</em> was solely used for the manufacture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 254-264"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145786904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"S. Frutuoso de Montélios, analysis of the monument through new chronological inputs","authors":"Francisco Andrade ,&nbsp;Jorge Sanjurjo-Sánchez ,&nbsp;Rebeca Blanco-Rotea ,&nbsp;Manuela Martins","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Mausoleum/Chapel of S. Frutuoso de Montélios (Braga, Portugal) is one of the most paradigmatic places for the knowledge of the Portuguese Late Antique and Early Medieval Architecture, unavoidable presence in the Art History studies, which deal with the most ancient references of Christianity in the NW of the Iberian Peninsula. Within the project of Conservation, Valorization and Promotion of the Convent of S. Francisco de Real, led in the archaeological component, by the Archaeological Unit of the University of Minho, it was possible to carry out a detailed study of the building and an analysis of some mortars through Optical Stimulated Luminescence (OSL), crucial to clarifying and validate the historical knowledge that we have of the building. The samples collected from the foundation of the building confirm its Visigoth origins, being an unmissable reference in the northern outskirts of the city of <em>Bracara</em> in Late Antiquity. The dates related to the mausoleum, integrated in the convent, provided very important inputs to one of the most active archaeological debates of the Portuguese archaeology in the 20th century, the association of a set of buildings in the north of Portugal to the Visigoth or Mozarabic fabric and, consequently, the degree of impact of the territorial destabilization in the north of the Douro river.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 453-461"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146034689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrophobic interface delaying wet-heat aging of acidified paper by reducing oxidation and acid hydrolysis rates of cellulose","authors":"Bei He ,&nbsp;Junli Ren ,&nbsp;Daodao Hu ,&nbsp;Pujun Jin ,&nbsp;Huiping Xing ,&nbsp;Meiming Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrophilic cellulose derivatives have been widely used in the reinforcement of aged paper documents, but their impact on the durability of treated paper has not received sufficient attention. In this work, hydrophilic cationic cellulose (CMCC) and alkyl ketene dimer grafted cationic cellulose (AKD-g-CMCC) were used for comparative evaluation of anti-aging performance of treated acidified paper. The results indicate that CMCC treatment can more effectively improve the mechanical properties of acidified paper in the initial stage, but its wet-heat aging resistance is inferior to AKD-g-CMCC treatment. This is because hydrophilic CMCC is more prone to moisture absorption and oxidation in humid and heat environments, which further accelerating the oxidation and acid hydrolysis rates of cellulose in its reinforced paper. After AKD grafting, the alkyl chain segments form hydrophobic interfaces, effectively reducing the moisture absorption and oxidation of CMCC in high humidity environments. Moreover, it also strengthens the surface hydrophobicity and reduces air permeability of the treated paper, delaying the oxidation and acid hydrolysis rates of cellulose in acidified paper by blocking the invasion of water and oxygen. Therefore, this study will provide important references for the selection of reinforcement materials for paper documents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 26-36"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145527592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advanced antimicrobial strategies for masonry heritage: Mechanisms, applications and prospects","authors":"Zhiwei Liu ,&nbsp;Ji Zhou ,&nbsp;Guoyue Yang ,&nbsp;Sheng Xiong","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microbial colonization and biodeterioration pose persistent threats to the integrity and aesthetics of brick and stone cultural heritage. To address these challenges, this review provides a comprehensive synthesis of antimicrobial strategies, ranging from conventional nanomaterials and natural products to emerging frontier approaches such as composite systems, superhydrophobic antimicrobial coatings, ionic liquid-based treatments, and green synthetic formulations. The study systematically integrates diverse antimicrobial mechanisms and emphasizes the translation gap between laboratory efficacy and real-world conservation practice. Special attention is given to multifunctional and environmentally responsive systems, which offer the potential to combine antibacterial activity with self-cleaning, controlled release, and durability enhancement. We further identify critical limitations, such as short-lived efficacy, ecological risks, and challenges in large-scale application—and highlight innovative solutions including encapsulation technologies, material hybridization, and sustainable synthesis routes. The study not only provides theoretical guidance but also proposes technical pathways for the sustainable protection of masonry heritage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 408-428"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145976212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding architectural heritage: 3D-MELL framework of architectural heritage large language model based on 3D point cloud","authors":"Ming Guo ,&nbsp;Li Zhu ,&nbsp;Guoli Wang ,&nbsp;Xiaoke Shang ,&nbsp;Yaru Zhang ,&nbsp;Ming Huang ,&nbsp;Jiawei Zhao ,&nbsp;Yangchao Dong ,&nbsp;Yaofeng Wang ,&nbsp;Ruoxin Wang ,&nbsp;Rongsheng Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The swift advancement of artificial intelligence technology indicates that large language models provide significant promise for comprehension and creative endeavors. Point cloud data has emerged as an essential technology resource in urban building, providing extensive information that facilitates many operations. Current research has thoroughly examined the utilization of point cloud data in semantic segmentation and target detection; nevertheless, the perceptual outcomes of these methods are sometimes challenging to implement in scene design directly. This study presents a novel 3D-MELL network architecture designed to enhance the limits of large-scale language modelling in processing 3D data. The architecture employs elements from ancient architectural components as the data source, with each element assigned distinct ID attribute markers and spatial relationship markers. These markers accurately represent the characteristics of the items and their interactions within the 3D environment. The model can be optimized by a distributed training technique to accommodate diverse downstream jobs with particular commands during the fine-tuning phase, demonstrating favorable training metrics and fitting outcomes. This project created a front-end page utilizing HTML and CSS frameworks to represent the chat interface, offering a novel approach to transmitting and developing architectural historical knowledge.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 265-272"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145836529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the classification of painted pottery artifacts from different cultural sites in Northwest China by using LIBS technology combined with machine learning","authors":"Yingna Chen ,&nbsp;Duixiong Sun ,&nbsp;Guoding Zhang ,&nbsp;Xuetao Bai ,&nbsp;Maogen Su ,&nbsp;Marek Sikorski ,&nbsp;Chenzhong Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Painted potterys, as a significant aspect of material culture, provides valuable insights into ancient societies and is essential for studying the evolution of civilizations. Traditional identification methods for the age of painted pottery artifacts often rely on excavation sites and decorative features, depending on expert experience, which introduces the risk of subjective misjudgment. To complement these approaches, this study proposes an auxiliary technique using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and machine learning. We analyzed pottery from six Neolithic to Bronze Age sites (c. 3300–600 B.C.). Hierarchical clustering evaluated chemical similarities, while Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Deep Neural Networks (DNN), and Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM) models were employed for classification. The optimal model achieved 98 % accuracy. The LIME interpreter further identified significant elemental features for each culture, enhancing objectivity. This research demonstrates that LIBS with machine learning serves as a valuable complement to traditional expertise, mitigating subjective risks and providing a reliable analytical aid for pottery classifications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 273-283"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145836530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microblasting of powdered lignocellulosic particles: Cleaning of a wooden joint cover of a medieval coffered ceiling","authors":"Anna Nualart-Torroja ,&nbsp;Àfrica Pitarch Martí ,&nbsp;Iris Bautista-Morenilla ,&nbsp;Manuel Ángel Iglesias-Campos","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.12.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mechanical methods used for cleaning unpolychromed wooden heritage in conservation-restoration rely on procedures that entail pressure and friction, potentially leading to erosion or material loss on the treated surface. In addition, certain methods, such as the use of sponges or erasers, very often leave residues that could affect the long-term conservation of wood due to their chemical composition.</div><div>The aim of this work is to assess the feasibility of using microblasting with powdered lignocellulosic particles for cleaning unpolychromed wood on a heritage artwork. The investigation aims to evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of this technique as a sensitive and sustainable alternative to the most common techniques used by conservator-restorers for unpolychromed wood cleaning. The cleaning results of microblasting of lignocellulosic particles are qualitatively compared to those achieved by traditional dry-cleaning techniques on wood.</div><div>This study is based on previous research that examined the effects of this technique on non-heritage wooden samples using hazelnut and almond shells, cork and pure cellulose powdered particles. The investigation aimed to assess potential morphological surface changes and to determine the degree of cleaning qualitatively without causing damage to the wood surface. Additionally, the study allowed the development of a cleaning protocol by selecting the specific particle size, and by adjusting pressure, angle, distance and time to surface soiling characteristics and wood typology according to the limited bibliographic references available.</div><div>From these results, tests were conducted on the back side of a wooden joint cover dating back to between the 14th and 16th centuries from one of the ceilings of the Monastery of Santa María de Pedralbes. The joint cover was weakened and affected by fungi and woodworm after centuries of outdoor climate exposure.</div><div>To evaluate the cleaning efficiency and the resulting effects on wood, the surface was analysed by digital optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy before and after cleaning. Star diagrams were also made to assess the fulfilment of the cleaning criteria selected for the study.</div><div>Results indicate that when the technique is applied properly, an appropriate cleaning level can be achieved without compromising the fragile treated surface and with negligible presence of residues. Therefore, this approach emerges as a promising and environmentally friendly technique, respectful to the integrity of the heritage wooden artworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 379-390"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experimental artistic research on the basis of the galvanography technique by Franz von Kobell (1840)","authors":"Valentina Ljubic Tobisch ,&nbsp;Anna Artaker ,&nbsp;Martin Klobassa ,&nbsp;Wolfgang Kautek","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Technical and methodological aspects of the production of galvanographs, a printing technique from the 1840s, were investigated both in a techno-historical and experimental manner. This new graphic technique was invented by Franz von Kobell in Munich. The businessman and owner of the paper shop Theyer &amp; Hardtmuth, Franz Theyer, further developed and optimized the technique in the first Austrian laboratory for electrotyping in Vienna. The presented investigations support a better and more accurate identification of galvanographically generated printing plates and prints. The historical printing plates examined showed the use of various conventional graphic techniques and tools in combination with galvanography. Traces of a dry needle, wooden spatulas, roulettes and various burins indicated the use of mixed techniques. Experiments conducted showed that viscosity, heterogeneity, layer thickness and composition of the paints influenced the electrodeposited copper layer. The best results were achieved with a conductive powder layer over the paint, with graphite proving to be superior to silver.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"77 ","pages":"Pages 87-95"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145577755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to “Lac Dye Colours: A Review of the Origin, History and Identification Techniques in Textiles” [Journal of Cultural Heritage 75 (2025) 307-325]","authors":"Mila Crippa ,&nbsp;Dominique Cardon ,&nbsp;Diego Tamburini ,&nbsp;Takumasa Kondo ,&nbsp;Paula Nabais","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.09.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.09.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"76 ","pages":"Page 99"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145155832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A CityGML ADE for modeling Buddhist statues in 3D with semantic information","authors":"Yuehan Pan ,&nbsp;Miaole Hou ,&nbsp;Su Yang ,&nbsp;Huabiao Li ,&nbsp;Songze Wei ,&nbsp;Hongchao Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.culher.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aiming to support intraoperative and quantitative analysis on 3D Buddhist models, this paper presents a new mechanism of integrating semantic and attribute information within 3D geometries of Buddhist statues using the CityGML Application Domain Extension (ADE). For this purpose, a framework is designed for the process of ADE development which includes the definition of component Thesaurus, the establishment of semantic structure, the development of logic and physical models. By deploying this framework, the ADE is developed to model Buddhist statues in any type with semantic and attribute information, because with this ADE it is possible to decompose a statue into small meaningful component and record semantic and attribute information with the geometries. The ADE is tested by interactively selecting and visualizing one component of a Buddhist statue and validate that capability of modelling. 3D Buddhist statues modeled using this ADE can then support automatic analysis and calculations. Hence, this research work is one of the fundaments for the digitalization in the domain of culture heritage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15480,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cultural Heritage","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 111-120"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145155849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}