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Researchers Examine Medieval Sculptures for Signs of Intentional Damage

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What specific scientific findings will the X-rays, 3D microscopes, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy reveal about the damage to the sculptures?
How many of the 3,200 preserved medieval painted wooden sculptures in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway were intentionally damaged by religious opponents?
What exact timeline (e.g., number of years) is expected for the completion of the study results?
What other objects besides the Madonna with the Christ Child are included in the seven from Gotland Museum being analyzed?
What specific methods or criteria will researchers use to distinguish between intentional destruction and natural wear over time?
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