CITY OF DAWN — OBJECT STUDY WORKSHEET
An original study aid. Not an authentication certificate or valuation.
Informed by ICOM Object ID: https://icom.museum/en/resources/standards-guidelines/objectid/

RECORD
Your private record number:
Date recorded:
Recorder:

OBJECT DESCRIPTION
Object type / subject:
Name or title used for the object:
Whose name or attribution is this?
Materials (identify an assessment or mark as untested):
Technique (observed or assessed):
Height / width / depth, with units:
Weight, with units:
Posture, gesture, robe, finial and base:
Inscriptions / marks (transcribe exactly; do not enhance by cleaning):
Distinguishing features / damage / repairs:
Short neutral description:

PHOTOGRAPHS
Front / rear / left / right / underside:
Detail images of marks and condition:
Scale included in at least one image:
Image dates and filenames:

ATTRIBUTION AND EVIDENCE
Proposed period / date (or unknown):
Proposed maker / workshop / region (or unknown):
Source of attribution, with date:
Evidence offered:
Independent assessor / scope / methods / limitations:
Certificate issuer / number / verification date (if any):
Certificate photographs match this object?
Claims not established by the certificate:

OWNERSHIP AND CUSTODY
Documented owners, locations and dates:
Supporting invoices / correspondence / publications:
Gaps in the record:
Relevant transfer documents, if any:
Do not publish personal details without permission.

CONDITION AND CARE
Current condition, date and photographs:
Known treatments or alterations:
Questions for a qualified conservator:
Storage / display / mount considerations:

OPEN QUESTIONS
What is visible?
What is reported by someone else?
What is independently assessed?
What remains unknown?

Keep the record and supporting files securely, with a separate backup.
Do not apply chemicals, polish or scraping to improve an attribution.
City of Dawn does not receive information entered in this local file.