#9: Invisible Identification Sprayed Onto Artifacts
A stolen artifact is much easier to return when ownership can be proven. That is where invisible marking systems come in. Some museums and collections use microdots, coded liquids, or forensic identification materials that can be applied without changing the visible appearance of an object. Under special examination, these tiny markers can connect an item to ownership records, accession information, or recovery databases. It is a practical tool, not a glamorous one.
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