Conservation of the Sarira Reliquary from the Pagoda of Hwangryong-sa Temple Site

황룡사(皇龍寺) 구층목탑지(九層木塔址) 사리공(舍利孔) 출토(出土) 금동팔각사리소탑(金銅八角舍利小塔)의 보존처리(保存處理)

We performed conservation treatment for the sarira reliquary from the pagoda of Hwangnyongsa temple site. The sarira reliquary is in the shape of gilt-bronze octagonal miniature pagoda. Through radiography, it was newly proved that a radial design exists on the roof part. The gilded layer was plated with amalgam. Each part was plated first before being put together. We restored the lost parts and made supports, and then assembled it in the following order: base, upper part of the base, shaft and roof part.

황룡사지 9층목탑지 사리공 출토 금동팔각사리소탑의 보존처리를 실시하였다. X-선 조사를 통해 옥개 방사상으로 문양이 존재하고 있음을 새롭게 밝혀졌다. 도금층은 아말감도금에 의해 이루어졌으며, 하나로 조성되기 전에 각각을 먼저 도금하였다. 결실부위를 복원하고 받침대와 지지대를 만들어서 기단부, 상판, 탑신, 옥개의 순으로 조립하였다.