Oceans That Speak - Barong

LAYERS OF RUST – UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN INSCRIPTION ON THE 19TH CENTURY BARONG

The rapid deterioration of the iron artefact is because of exposure to moisture and oxygen in the surrounding atmosphere, both of which are needed to form rust. If the rust is not stabilised, it will continue to form and “eat” its way through the metal, resulting in the loss of the metal. Watch the tedious process of rust removal under the microscope that revealed the beautiful inscription on the barong.