点评:As local metal detectorists whose recent finds we are told maybe acquired by the museum, we were disappointed to see how they might be treated in the future.
The detail and quality of Roman and Saxon Coins has to be appreciated under decent lighting.; the curator or volunteer told us that it had to be subtle lighting in order for the museum to achieve its yearly accreditation.
Well I’d say take a torch with you or use your phone because the coins and ancient artifacts are just brown blobs unlike in the British Museum where they are properly illuminated under LED lights.
Many ‘items of daily use’ were hidden in a badly lit case in a dark corner and randomly mixed with modern items.
Many rare coins are so dark it’s impossible to appreciate the early art work and craftsmanship. .
Despite this we enjoyed our visit as there was plenty to see, but if you’re looking for detail and visual quality, we’d suggest you take a trip to London.
翻译:作为当地的金属探测爱好者,我们得知自己最近的发现或许会被博物馆收藏。然而,看到这些文物将来可能受到的对待方式后,我们感到十分失望。
罗马和撒克逊时期的硬币,其精细的工艺与品质必须在良好的光照条件下才能被真正欣赏到。那位策展人或志愿者告诉我们,为了获得年度资格认证,博物馆只能使用柔和的灯光。嗯,我建议带上手电筒或者使用手机照明,因为那些硬币和古代文物看起来只是些棕色的团块罢了——这与大英博物馆的情况截然不同,那里的文物都在LED灯的照射下清晰可见。
许多“日常用品”被藏在一个光线昏暗的展柜里,位于阴暗的角落,还与现代物品随意混在一起。
很多稀有硬币表面过于发黑,根本无法欣赏到其上精美的早期艺术图案与工艺水平。
尽管如此,我们还是乐享了这次参观之旅,因为值得一看的东西实在太多了。不过,如果你追求细节与视觉品质,我们建议你去一趟伦敦。