T he categories of information that constitute Object ID have been identified by a combination of international questionnaire surveys, roundtable meetings of specialists in the six key communities, consultation with individual experts, and results of discussions at conferences, seminars, and workshops. In order to be included in Object ID, a category has had to be approved by over 75 percent of respondents in each of the six communities, although in general the percentages are much higher. Photographs are of vital importance in identifying and recovering stolen objects.
Photographs are of vital importance in identifying and recovering stolen objects.
In addition to overall views, close-ups of inscriptions, markings, and any damage and repairs can be of critical importance. The materials, manufacturing techniques, processes, or methods used to create an object. An indication of the age of the object. This question was not included in the survey of art insurance specialists. A short textual description of the object created using information from the above categories.