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Lacquer Manufacturing Method for the Wooden Coffins of King Muryeong's Tomb based on the Scientific Analysis (과학적 분석방법을 이용한 무령왕릉 목관재의 옻칠 기법 연구)

  • Kim, Soo-Chul;Lee, Gwang-Hee;Kang, Hyung-Tae;Shin, Seong-Phil;Han, Min-Soo
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.247-258
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    • 2010
  • We conducted optical microscopy, infra-red spectroscopy and SEM-EDS analysis of the lacquer layers on the wooden coffins excavated from King Muryeong's Tomb. We found four varnishing methods according to the sub-materials of lacquer layers: The lacquer of wooden coffins with black paint layer on the surface were classified with two groups; single layer and three layers. The lacquer of wooden coffins without black paint layer on the surface were classified with two groups; single layer and two layers. IR spectra of the laquer were same as those of the oriental laquer. The SEM-EDS analysis showed that the lacquer layers were mixed with iron, copper and calcium.

Consolidation Efficiency of In-situ Application Considering Weathering Grade and Rock Properties for Stone Cultural Heritage in Yeongyang Area, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 영양일대 석조문화재의 구성암석과 풍화도를 고려한 표면강화제의 현장적용 효과)

  • Lee, Myeong-Seong;Kim, Jae-Hwan;Lee, Jae-Man;Lee, Jang-Jon
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.277-290
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    • 2011
  • The aim of this study is to examine the efficiency of ethylsilicate consolidants on sandstone according to its weathering state for an appropriate application to stone cultural heritage in Yeongyang area. Yeongyang area had sandstone and conglomeratic sandstone cultural heritages which needed conservation intervention due to granular disintegration and scaling on their surface. Hyeonri Three-storied Pagoda having typical stone materials in this area was investigated for the analyses of the material and deterioration. And both in-situ and laboratory applications of consolidants were conducted to the outcrop which had the same characteristics of rock type and weathering grade. As a result of the application, it was concluded that Wacker OH 100 and Remmers 300 showed the most appropriate consolidating effect, and Remmers 300 was the most effective to strengthen the loosen and granular-disintegrated surface of the sandstone.

A Study on the Ratio between Epoxy putty and Original Sculpey for the Ceramic Restoration -As Focus on the White Porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty Period- (도자기 복원을 위한 소성점토와 에폭시퍼티 혼합비 연구 - 조선백자를 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Heejin;Koh, Minjeong;Lim, Sookyung;Lee, Taejin;Hwang, Hyunsung
    • Conservation Science in Museum
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    • v.14
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2013
  • In cases, such as white porcelain with openwork lotus scroll design, where the ceramics has intricate form and decorations, we normally use casts to restore the work, in that current restoration materials have short molding time which causes difficulties in delicate work. However, since using a cast for restoration requires longer work-time and uses more materials, we decided to restore in direct. Since the molding time in the restoration material is closely related to the workability, restoration material which secures longer work hours is necessary when directly restoring a complex form of body. Therefore we experimented on the work-time, color variation and workability as time passes by making mixtures of Epoxy putty and Baked clay in different ratios. As a result of the experiment, the mixture ratio of OS8:RQ2 turned out to be the most effective ratio.

Evaluating genetic diversity and identifying priority conservation for seven Tibetan pig populations in China based on the mtDNA D-loop

  • Ge, Qianyun;Gao, Caixia;Cai, Yuan;Jiao, Ting;Quan, Jinqiang;Guo, Yongbo;Zheng, Wangshan;Zhao, Shengguo
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.33 no.12
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    • pp.1905-1911
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    • 2020
  • Objective: Tibetan pigs, an excellent species unique to China, face serious threats, which in turn affects the development and utilization of the outstanding advantages of plateau hypoxia adaptability and reduces their genetic diversity. Therefore, a discussion of measures to conserve this genetic resource is necessary. The method, based on genetic diversity, genetic divergence and total genetic contribution rate of population, reflects the priority conservation order and varies depending on the three different purposes of conservation. Methods: We analyzed mitochondrial DNA control region (D-loop) variation in 1,201 individuals from nine Tibetan pig populations across five provinces and downloaded 564 mtDNA D-loop sequences from three indigenous pig breeds in Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan Provinces distributed near the Tibetan pigs. Results: We analyzed three different aspects: Changdu Tibetan pigs have the highest genetic diversity, and from the perspective of genetic diversity, the priority conservation is Changdu Tibetan pigs. Hezuo Tibetan pigs have the highest genetic contribution, so the priority conservation is Hezuo Tibetan pigs in the genetic contribution aspect. Rkaze Tibetan pigs were severely affected by indigenous pig breeds, so if considering from the perspective of introgression, the priority conservation is Rkaze Tibetan pigs. Conclusion: This study evaluated genetic diversity and comprehensively assessed conservation priority from three different aspects in nine Tibetan pig populations.

A Study on Conservation and Manufacturing Technique of Saddle Ornament(Angyo) Excavated from South Tomb Hwangnamdaechong (황남대총 남분 출토 용문투조은판피안교의 보존과 제작기법 연구)

  • Kwon, Heehong;Jeon, Hyosoo;Yun, Eunyoung
    • Conservation Science in Museum
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    • v.12
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    • pp.59-69
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    • 2011
  • The conservation treatment and production technique of Yongmuntujoeunpanpi-Angyo(Saddle Ornament) at Hwangnamdaechong were: The conservation treatment removed foreign material by using both chemical method and physical method to reinforce and to recover area by jointing that was destroyed and weakened. Not only Angyogeumgu but also Jwamokseongeumgu was made of 99wt% or more silver (Ag), and Wondujeong, Naeyeongeumgu and Bokryung were produced by amalgam gold plaiting. Not only Angyogeumgu but also Jwamokseongeumgu that was cast with silver plate was jointed by folding both and putting Naeyeongeumgu on it and then nailing gild ofwondujeong at specific interval. A tree that grew up in curve was used, and it was adhered by plain weave fabric of hemp cloth and wool.

Scientific Analysis and Conservation of Nectar Ritual Painting in the 16th Century (16세기 감로도의 과학적 조사와 보존)

  • Ahn, Jiyoon;Cheon, Juhyun;Kim, Sooyeon
    • Conservation Science in Museum
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    • v.14
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    • pp.13-22
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    • 2013
  • The Nectar Ritual Painting(Jeung7551) in National Museum of Korea is estimated to have been produced in the 16th century. Ezimagodo who is the head priest of Ruganji in Kyoto, Japan donated this painting in 2010. Overall, damages were serious, such as missing, staining, folding, insects of the face and mounting silk, therefore, it need to conservation treatment. The treatment of conservation in painting was removing surface stains and repairing missing area. It was mounted by following the original form. The analysis result of textile in mounting and support fiber used silk and hemp in microscope. Pigments in paint were divided into six color types. This painting was used that vermilion(cinnabar) and red lead for red color, litharge(massicot) and gold for yellow color, lead white for white color, malachite for green color, azurite for blue color, and carbon black(chinese ink) for black color.

Conservation Treatment and Scientific Analysis of the Jade Excavated from the First Buried Place of King Jung-jo (정조(正祖) 초장지(初葬地) 출토 옥의 과학적 분석 및 보존처리)

  • Lee, Tae-jong;Oh, Jung-hyeon;Kim, Sa-dug;Lee, Jung-min
    • Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.160-173
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    • 2013
  • This research aims to understand the precise character of relics based on literature search and material analysis of the jade excavated from the first buried place of King Jung-jo, and to assess the level of damage through non-destructive diagnosis. Furthermore, scientific conservation treatment was used to restore the original shape of the excavated jade. According to literature search, the excavated jade is known to be jasper, but material analysis showed that it was as a serpentine with the mineral composition of antigorite. Infrared thermography analysis to assess deterioration showed that the internal damage is the result of the interstices developed along the boundary surface of the obtained jade. For conservation treatment of the damaged area on the surface, the jade was filled with a mixture of plaster and glue, and covered with a mixture of acrylic paint and gloss medium for protection, and color was adjusted.

Characterization of Large-sized Jar-coffins from Youngsan River by the Elemental Analysis (영산강유역 대형옹관의 태토 특성에 의한 분류)

  • Lee, Han-Hyoung;Hong, Jong-Ouk;Hwang, Jin-Ju;Park, Ji-Hee;Moon, Eun-Jung;Kim, Soo-Kyung;Chung, Yong-Sam;Moon, Jong-Hwa
    • 보존과학연구
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    • s.30
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    • pp.103-124
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    • 2009
  • Major and trace elements and cross section textures of the large-sized jar-coffins excavated in the Young San river area have been analyzed for categorization according to geochemical characteristics of the raw materials. As results, we have found out that the jar-coffins of the Oryang-dong and Ungok-dong have very similar characteristics, and those of Songwol-dong and Jangdeung show distinguishable characteristics from the others. In addition, similar characteristics have been detected in some U-shape jar-coffins from several sites such as Oryang-dong, Ungok-dong, Sinchon-ri, Mansu-ri and Yeon-ri posess on trace elements and cross section texture. These results indicate that there was active physical migration although the detail route of the physical migration is unclear at current stage.

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Characterization of Termite Inhabitation Environment on Wooden Cultural Heritages (목조문화재 흰개미 서식환경 특성 연구)

  • Seo, Min Seok;Jo, Chang Wook;Kim, Soo Ji;Kim, Young Hee;Hong, Jin Young;Lee, Jeung Min;Jeong, So Young
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.387-393
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    • 2015
  • Damages of wooden cultural heritages caused by various bio-species have been a trend that is increasing on climate change. The decay and bio-damage caused by microbial organisms or insect species are also known to factors of the shape changes and structural problems of wooden cultural heritages. There are so many phenomenons of damage and weathering in wooden cultural heritage for many years and particularly termite can threaten seriously wooden cultural heritage. We investigated with respect to internal and external environment and termite inhabitation around the wooden cultural heritage in Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Jeju-do. As this investigation results, we confirmed that there were the difference in between resident and non-resident about temperature, humidity, moisture contents of wooden building. Resident building is high temperature but humidity and moisture contents is low and these factors are sources of inhabitation condition change about insects as termites. Now we suggest to carry out in parallel to the target wooden cultural heritage and the surrounding habitat for wooden cultural heritage termite damage investigation. Also with the chemical control methods, we must consider necessary to present eco-friendly control management such as construction of heating facilities, residential status, periodic management.