Begin with the exact identifier, then keep archaeological context, modern movement, condition, reconstruction and current display in distinct dated fields.
Museum name, inventory number, object title, date, material and dimensions create the minimum stable record.
Open dossier →FILE 002 / FINDSPOTPlace, excavation unit, object association and later movement must not collapse into one convenient origin story.
Open dossier →FILE 003 / COLLECTIONExcavation, transfer, purchase, division, accession, storage and loan are different events with different evidence.
Open dossier →FILE 004 / CONDITIONLoss, cracks, corrosion, fading and repairs must be described without turning a gallery view into diagnosis.
Open dossier →FILE 005 / RECONSTRUCTIONPhysical fills, digital completions, reassembled fragments and proposed original settings carry different levels of inference.
Open dossier →FILE 006 / DISPLAYMounts, labels, neighbours, lighting and route shape the encounter without becoming the object’s ancient biography.
Open dossier →Unknown findspot, missing accession link or inaccessible condition evidence should remain visible rather than being bridged by a plausible story.
Labels, catalogues, web records and reconstructions can disagree or change. Record publisher, title and access date so revision remains traceable.
Neighbours, mounts and route shape the museum encounter. Archaeological association requires its own evidence.