Conservators at the British Museum help restore shattered Beirut artefacts

The video discusses a collaboration between the UB and British museums, focusing on selecting eight vessels deemed suitable for reconstruction and travel to London. The condition of these vessels is highlighted, noting that their fragments are sound enough for transport. The video concludes with remarks on the top parts of the vessels, which were not used.

Why were the eight vessels considered the most reconstructable?

What did the team decide regarding the top parts of the vessels?