Scientists found new ways to study ancient Chinese feather art without breaking it. They used special light-based scans on a Qing Dynasty screen from the 1700s.
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How Qing featherwork got its colors: New scans reveal multiple birds and hidden pigment layers
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2+ Decorative Pieces Artifacts analyzed
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