Diego Tamburini
@DiegoTamburini1
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I am a scientist working at the British Museum in London
Joined October 2021
Analysis of rare cuneiform writing tablets found at the Mesopotamian site of Nimrud that had been thrown into a well when the city was sacked in 612 B.C. has suggested that the Neo-Assyrian tablets were made from local walnut wood and beeswax. https://t.co/eKkBhzuTGi
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Today I took samples from several Afghan rugs produced during the war and I can’t wait for the results @britishmuseum #dyeanalysis #heritagescience
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New review article!! An Introduction and Recent Advances in the Analytical Study of Early Synthetic Dyes and Organic Pigments in Cultural Heritage https://t.co/SmwigQGFG0
#mdpiheritage via @Heritage_MDPI
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This year the Dyes in History in Archaeology meeting returns home to the UK for it’s 43rd edition. And what a venue and host to do so with in the heartlands of UK #textile production so close to the birthplace of #syntheticdyes! Thanks @sdc_org_uk for hosting! #DHA43
Have you heard? The SDC is proudly hosting the 43rd International Conference #Dyes in #History and #Archaeology from 23-25 October 2024. There will soon be a call for presentations and contributions for the event, so keep your eyes peeled for further details and timings.
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Here is a blog where I tried to present my work as a museum scientist to a general audience featuring research on Burmese textiles from the @britishmuseum
https://t.co/jZxWy4otCc
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Discover how a single thread of a Burmese textile reveals richly woven cultures, and the warp and weft of global history.
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A glimpse into my research on Dunhuang textiles filmed at @britishmuseum for CCTV. Full link here (min 40) https://t.co/9ctIihJqmI
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🏐 | TEAM OF THE MONTH 💪 | The Errea Team of the Month for October is here! Highlighting the best of the best in the Men’s Super League. #Volleyballengland
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🏐 | MEN’S PLAYER OF THE MONTH 🎉 | @IBBPoloniaVC's Diego Tamburini is this month's Errea Player of the Month for the Men’s Super League! #VolleyballEngland
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Did you know that we have a science lab in our conservation studio? Our Heritage Science Team use scientific equipment to analyse the materials in our documents and inform research of our collection. Find out more as we chat to our senior heritage scientist Marc #AskAConservator
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Just back from a wonderful DHA meeting in Copenhagen #DHA42 to the great news that papers from last year's meeting #DHA41 in #Visby #Gotland are now available as a printed edition from @Heritage_MDPI ! 🙌🙌🙌
A printed edition of the Special Issue #Dyes in History and Archaeology 41 is available! 👉 https://t.co/u5SFkh57Qh Marei Hacke, Sara Norrehed, Joanne Dyer, Jo Kirby Atkinson, Art Proaño Gaibor, Ilaria Degano, Zvi Koren and Edith Sandström, Eds. #openaccess #reprint #DHA41
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New article out on the importance of historic sources of reference materials for early synthetic dye identification. A collaboration between the Society of Dyers and Colourists and @britishmuseum. https://t.co/VhzpVITFZP
https://t.co/JHQTyZseWk
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Join me during this talk if you want to know more about liquid chromatography and my work on dye analysis at the British Musuem! https://t.co/nBzIlq79n5
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Join us for Dr Diego Tamburin's lecture on the principles and applications of LC-MS
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Silk Road textiles have accompanied me for years. It was a pleasure to talk at the IASSRT symposium in Norwich and meet many wonderful colleagues!
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Precious #textiles used as manuscript wrappers from Southeast Asia. A lovely afternoon at the @britishlibrary
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The John Rylands Research Institute's new leadership team begins today, with Professor Guyda Armstrong our new Director, and Professor Stefan Hanß the Deputy Director and Scientific Lead. We have many new initiatives on the way, so watch this space!
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Definitely one to go to! Fantastic textiles, paper and mended ceramics!
Had the pleasure of attending a tour led by curator Karun Thakar of his new show, "Japanese Aesthetics of #Recycling", @BruneiGallery yesterday evening with @DiegoTamburini1. What a fantastic show & collection 👏👏👏Attendance is free. On until 23 Sept! https://t.co/XPDq76YM4B
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Textiles from Southeast Asia encompass stunning examples of craftsmanship. Have a look at these Karen garments that showcase different materials and techniques adopted for their production. Spoiler alert: beautiful images! @AntonyPSimpson @JoanneDyer_BM
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npj Heritage Science - Changes in the production materials of Burmese textiles in the nineteenth century—dyes, mordants and fibres of Karen garments from the British Museum’s collection
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The "Dyes in History and Archaeology 41" Special Issue is not published with 16 interesting articles, among which this study on #Korean textile mountings! Well done to the scientific and organising committee for pulling this off so quickly and smoothly!
First off, this article by my lovely colleague @britishmuseum #ScientificResearch @DiegoTamburini1 on "Dye Identification in Mounting #Textiles of Traditional #Korean Paintings from the Late Joseon Dynasty". https://t.co/tEvTTN2fFX
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New article revealing that Karen dyers used yellow threads imported from Europe dyed with unusual inorganic synthetic colourants and over-dyed them with local natural dyes to change the colour shade @JoanneDyer_BM @AntonyPSimpson @britishmuseum
https://t.co/NevBldLxDS
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My display of #textiles and #dyes for the Director's Dinner at the @britishmuseum. From natural to synthetic dyes and featuring more than 1000 years old fragments from #Dunhuang
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