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Exhibitions bring these artifacts to life, showcasing them in various contexts and themes, while the condition records track the physical state of each piece over time.\n\nIn this system, the artifacts table serves as the central hub, containing a row for each unique item in the collection. Each artifact's corresponding provenance is linked by an identifier that traces its history, while the donors table lists individuals or organizations that have donated items, facilitating connections between the artifacts and their benefactors. The exhibitions table connects artifacts to various shows, while the conditions table records and updates the state of each artifact, allowing for monitoring of preservation needs.\n\nThe data answers questions about artifact history, donor contributions, the impact of exhibitions on public engagement, and tracking the condition of items over time. This presents a range of opportunities for analysis, including visualizing trends in donations or examining how the condition of artifacts affects their exhibition potential. By exploring these relationships, users can practice joining tables, aggregating data, and uncovering insights that could enhance museum operations or inform conservation strategies. Remember, the data presented here is synthetic, designed for practice and experimentation.", "domain": "insurance", "shape": "star-schema", "useCases": [ "bi-dashboards", "analytics-demo" ], "keywords": [ "museum", "artifacts", "provenance", "exhibitions", "donors", "conditions", "historical", "cultural" ], "locale": "en", "license": "CC0-1.0", "version": 1, "tables": { "artifacts": { "description": "This table contains detailed information about each artifact in the museum's collection. Each row represents an individual artifact and includes references to its provenance, exhibitions, and conditions.", "rows": 200, "columns": { "id": { "kind": "pk", "description": "Unique identifier for each artifact." }, "name": { "kind": "words", "min": 1, "max": 3, "description": "The name of the artifact.", "pool": [ "vase", "statue", "painting", "scroll", "mask", "jewel", "tapestry", "pot", "coin", "tool", "figurine", "sword", "amulet", "ring", "bowl", "carving", "plate", "bust", "plaque", "charm" ] }, "category": { "kind": "enum", "values": [ "sculpture", "painting", "ceramic", "textile", "jewelry" ], "description": "The category the artifact belongs to.", "weights": [ 5, 3, 2, 1, 1 ] }, "material": { "kind": "words", "min": 1, "max": 3, "description": "Materials used to create the artifact.", "nullable": true, "pool": [ "ceramic", "wood", "metal", "glass", "stone", "fabric", "paper", "ivory", "leather", "platinum", "gold", "silver", "bronze", "marble", "resin", "shell", 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