Journal of Conservation Science (보존과학회지)

The Korean Society Of Conservation Science For Cultural Heritage (한국문화재보존과학회)
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A Study on Manufacturing Technique and Alloy Characteristics of Bronze Mirrors from Jeollanam-do Region in the Three Kingdoms Period

전남지역 출토 삼국시대 청동거울의 합금 특성과 제작 방법 고찰

  • Lee, Eun Ji (Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
  • Received : 2021.09.17
  • Accepted : 2021.11.29
  • Published : 2021.12.20
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Abstract

This study analyzed the microstructures and chemical composition of three samples of bronze mirrors excavated in the Jeollanam-do region, particularly Goheung and Damyang. Under x-ray irradiation, the analysis results confirmed the broken parts and pores caused by cracks, casting, and corrosion. Major and minor elemental analysis were performed on three mirrors by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with Energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS) and Inductively coupled plasma mass spe ctrome try (ICP-MS). The re sult shows that the bronze mirrors containe d Cu-Sn-Pb alloys. Alpha phase and eutectic phase were observed in the microstructure, confirming that the casting was performed without additional heat treatment. Notably, Three bronze mirrors were made early Three Kingdoms period in Korea.

본 연구는 전라남도 고흥과 담양지역에서 출토된 청동거울의 금속학적 분석으로 제작방법을 확인하고자 하였다. 연구한 대상 유물은 담양 제월리 고분에서 출토된 청동거울 2점, 고흥 봉룡리에서 발견된 청동거울 1점으로 총 3점이다. 분석 결과 X선을 이용한 조사에서 육안으로 관찰되지 않던 균열과 부식으로 인해 발생된 결실부와 주조제작으로 인해 형성된 기공을 확인할 수 있었다. 청동거울의 주성분은 Cu-Sn-Pb이며 Cu 73~79 wt%, Sn 17~21 wt%, Pb 3~4 wt%로 2 wt% 이상의 Pb이 포함되어 있어 청동거울에 필요한 주조성 및 기계적 성질을 조절하기 위한 것으로 확인된다. 또한 미세조직 관찰 결과 주조한 상태에서 추가적인 열처리가 이루어지지 않은 α상과 α+δ공석상의 조직으로 비교적 이른 시기에 제작된 삼국시대 청동거울로 추정할 수 있다.

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본 연구는 전남대학교 박물관에서 시료를 제공받았으며, 문화재청 국립나주문화재연구소 문화유산 조사연구(R&D) 사업의 지원을 받아 이루어졌습니다.

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