Begin with a visible feature, connect it to material and structure, then verify interpretation through the museum record.
A fist, open palm, staff grip or offering gesture connects anatomy with role, object and setting.
Open ledger →02EYESInlay, paint, carving, shadow and viewing angle create presence without providing a direct portrait psychology.
Open ledger →03CROWNSProfile, colour, attachment, inscription and context must work together before headgear identifies a ruler or deity.
Open ledger →04TEXTDirection, carving, damage, placement and translation shape what text can establish about an object.
Open ledger →05BASESSupports, back pillars, plinth edges and underside histories often carry text, joins and evidence of placement.
Open ledger →06JOINSManufacture, ancient repair, breakage, excavation and conservation all leave boundaries that require documentation.
Open ledger →Copy institution, inventory number, title, material, date, provenance and dimensions before cropping or comparing.
Describe position, shape, boundary and light. Material process, repair, identity and symbolism need institutional or technical evidence.
Every detail note ends with a complete view, current display condition and one remaining limit.