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The storage of calligraphy and painting should pay attention to the appropriate temperature and relative humidity, and in the humid areas of the south, the calligraphy and painting can be placed in a well-sealed cabinet and bag, and an appropriate amount of mildew and insect repellent can be placed. In summer and winter, try not to use ancient paintings and calligraphy. It is best to wear clean muslin gloves and fold gently and gently.

When viewing paintings and calligraphy, do not let daylight shine on the screen for a long time.

For private collections of ancient paintings and calligraphy, first of all, it is necessary to record in detail the information related to the physical objects of ancient paintings and calligraphy. Secondly, it is necessary to prepare appropriate storage equipment, such as boxes and cabinets, etc., and to have anti-mildew and anti-insect measures. In addition, the storage location must have safety protection measures, anti-theft, fireproof, waterproof, and anti-rat.

It is necessary to regularly inspect the state of preservation, ventilate when the climate is suitable, and avoid direct sunlight. The most important thing is to listen to the scientific advice of the conservation professionals, ask them to carry out a comprehensive inspection of the state of preservation of the ancient paintings and calligraphy, and if necessary, ask the experts to reframe them. If you do not have the appropriate storage conditions, you can contact museums, archives and other professional institutions and entrust them to keep them on your behalf - there are now many public museums and archives that are willing to manage the collection of cultural relics for citizens.

Traditionally, collectors have to take out the paintings and calligraphy in the crisp autumn season, either hanging or exhibiting, the main purpose of which is to remove the moisture accumulated from long-term storage. When framing calligraphy and paintings, a large amount of water is used to clean the picture, remove the old mounting, and paste the new mounting.

Due to the characteristics of the materials and materials of Chinese paintings, they are not water-phobic and water-afraid. Of course, if the calligraphy and painting are left in a place with high humidity for a long time, it is likely to become moldy or attract silverfish, which will cause fatal damage to the calligraphy and painting.

Zhonggui Treasury Safe Deposit Box Rental Center warmly reminds you: pay attention to the appropriate temperature and relative humidity for the storage of calligraphy and paintings, put calligraphy and paintings in a good cabinet in the humid area of the south, and place an appropriate amount of anti-mildew and insect repellent. In summer and winter, try not to draw yourself from old books.

It is best to wear clean muslin gloves and fold gently and calmly. When viewing paintings and calligraphy, do not let daylight shine on the screen for a long time. For the private collection of ancient paintings and calligraphy, it is necessary to record in detail the information related to the physical objects of ancient paintings and calligraphy and the source of the book.

In addition, the storage location is particularly important, and it is the top priority to pay attention to safety and defense measures, such as anti-theft, fire prevention, waterproof, pest prevention, etc.

As an ordinary family, you can only pay attention to moisture-proof and insect-proof.

1. The storage of books is an esoteric art. Books are a work of art in their own right. The custody and storage of books in the family should be based on the type of books, the number of books, and the size of the room to formulate bookshelves or bookcases, so that books and bookcases can complement each other with the living environment, reflecting a harmonious beauty of bookish atmosphere.

2. For families with conditions, books should be stored in special bookcases. The size and height of the bookcase should be reasonable. Books should not be curled, folded, etc., in the process of storage. The height of the bookcase should also be reasonable, and it is best to take the books and put them away.

3. Dustproof books. A very important purpose of storing books in bookcases is also to protect books from dust. Therefore, the bookcase should be kept clean, and if you use a bookshelf to store books, it is best to install a curtain to prevent dust.

Dust not only makes the book dirty, but also prevents the air from circulating between the pages, the moisture in the dust can make the book damp, and the dust is also a place for all kinds of small insects and mold to breed.

4. Prevent insects and moths on books. Insect damage is a significant cause of book damage. The main moths of books are eroded nails, pseudo-armor, moth butterflies and book lice, etc., and their larvae are the most harmful to books in the stage of development, they live in a closed environment, gnawing on cardboard, textiles, leather and paste and other binders.

The main way to prevent books from moths is to keep the room clean and dry, do not bundle and store books for a long time, and do not stack books too tightly, let alone put them in a dark and damp place.

1. The most common method is to soak and dry the book in a solution of magnesium bicarbonate or calcium bicarbonate. Doing so can remove the acid in the paper and prevent the acid reaction from occurring later on.

2. The articles in the collection should be clean and dry, well ventilated, there should be no cracks on the shelves, walls or floors, the temperature of the articles should be kept at 6-20 degrees, and the humidity should be kept between 50% and 60%.

3. Put a piece of absorbent paper on the oil stain and gently iron it several times with an iron to absorb the oil. It can also be erased with a few drops of a mixture of gasoline and magnesium oxide. To remove the ink stains, at the bottom of the pages stained with ink, first pad a piece of absorbent paper, and then soak the stains with 20% hydrogen peroxide solution or potassium permanganate solution, put a piece of absorbent paper on the top of the page, and press a heavy object, and the ink will disappear after drying.

For how to store books, it is especially necessary to solve the following three problems that affect the life of books:

1. Anti-aging.

The aging and brittleness of books does not depend on the length of time they are stored, but on how well they deal with the acids contained in the pages. It has been found that some of the books published in Europe in the 15th century have survived to this day because the paper was made of cotton and linen, had a neutral pH, and contained calcium carbonate, which prevents acid formation. In modern society, most books are made of wood, and the plant fibers in the paper lose their strength and adhesion when they are damaged by acidic water, and the acid in the paper mainly comes from the aluminum sulfate that pulps the paper.

When the paper begins to get wet, the aluminium sulphate begins to produce sulphate and hydronium hydrate ions, and finally forms an acidic substance that erodes the paper. Sulphur oxide and cyanide oxide in polluted air can also react with water or plant fibers to form acids. Therefore, to prevent books from aging and becoming brittle, the main thing is to remove the acid in the paper.

The most common method now is to soak the book in a solution of magnesium bicarbonate or calcium bicarbonate and then dry it. In doing so, the acid in the paper is neutralized and the acid reaction is prevented from occurring later.

2. Insect control. Sometimes small insects grow on books, which seriously jeopardizes the lifespan of books. The way to prevent insects is:

1.The place where the books are stored should be clean, dry and well ventilated; There should be no cracks in the shelves, walls, or floors.

2.The temperature of the book collection should always be kept at 620 and the humidity should be kept between 50 and 60.

3.Books in your collection should be moved around frequently, even if they are not used often, and they should be turned regularly.

4.On the bookshelf or in the bookcase, you can put some wrapped hygiene balls.

3. Decontamination. Stained books will not only shorten the life of the book, but also affect the effect of reading. The method of decontamination is:

1.Remove grease: Put a piece of absorbent paper on the oil stain and gently iron it several times with an iron to absorb the oil. It can also be erased with a few drops of a mixture of gasoline and magnesium oxide.

2.Ink removal: At the bottom of the page stained with ink, first pad a piece of absorbent paper, then soak the stain with 20 hydrogen peroxide solution or potassium permanganate solution, and then put a piece of absorbent paper on the top of the page, and press a heavy object, and the ink will disappear after drying.

If brown spots occur with potassium permanganate solution, they can be removed with oxalic acid or citric acid solution.

3.Mold removal: Dip cotton in ammonia and gently wipe on the mold until it is removed.

4.Finger prints: Rub off finger marks with soap, then wipe off soap marks with a damp cloth, and finally line absorbent paper between the pages to absorb the water.

5.Remove fly stools: Dip cotton with vinegar or alcohol and gently wipe on fly stools until the stains are removed.

6.Dirt removal: It can be removed with oxalic acid or citric acid, and then blotted dry with absorbent paper.

7.Rust removal: can be removed with oxalic acid or citric acid.

8.Dust removal: Books that have been on the shelf for a long time will turn black due to dust, and it is not easy to wipe off. Blow off the dust first, and if you can't blow it off, you can use a fresh bread crust (preferably a little wet and sticky bread crumb) to wipe it, this method can suck off the dust on the book and keep the original whiteness.