Върху теорията за възстановяване на керамични находки от археологически контекст
On the Theory of Restoration of Ceramic Findings in Archeological Context

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the problems of the theory of ceramic restoration. The lack of a theoretical grounds and inertia in this field cause mass destruction of valuable objects. On the one hand, they are acknowledged as artifacts of documentary, historic or religious/ritual and artistic value. On the other, such value is totally neglected in restoring them. They are viewed simply as objects, whose missing fragments might easily be replaced. Such an act, though, replaces their identity, as well (in all aspects of the findings’ value). In order to assess properly the value of a ceramic finding and to take appropriate measures for its preservation, one should take into account such important factors as the archeological context, condition of the object and a state of preservation. Only then one can take an adequate decision for the restoration of a particular finding. Based on these features, an attempt is made to systemize the ceramic findings according to their preservation state, stressing the possibility for restoration of all of the described groups. Such a typology is an open system that can be modified in case of need and under certain conditions.

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