Publication of the Specialized Academic Journal in Conservation Science, "Museum Conservation Science"
The National Museum of Korea announced on the 29th that it has published the 34th volume of the specialized academic journal in conservation science, Museum Conservation Science.
The 34th volume of the professional academic journal on conservation science, "Museum Conservation Science." Provided by the National Museum of Korea.
This issue contains a total of six papers, including "Analysis of Joinery, Wood Species, and Conservation Treatment of Wooden Boat Components Excavated from Wolji in Gyeongju," "A Study on the Manufacturing Techniques of the Wooden Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the Collection of the National Gyeongju Museum (1)," and "A Study on the Manufacturing Techniques of the Chimney Finial Excavated from Mireuksa Temple Site Using Digital Visualization Technology."
The paper "Analysis of Joinery, Wood Species, and Conservation Treatment of Wooden Boat Components Excavated from Wolji in Gyeongju" investigated the metal and traces in the joinery areas of the long timbers and side planks of the wooden boat excavated from Area N18, as confirmed in the Gyeongju Wolji excavation report. As a result, iron nails, mainly composed of iron, were identified at two locations each on the bow and stern long timbers, and at a minimum of four locations on the side planks. Additionally, the third-row bottom planks and side planks of the boat were identified as pine species from the genus Pinus, while the joinery long timbers at the bow and stern were identified as oak species from the subgenus Quercus. Conservation treatment was carried out for future exhibition and utilization.
The study "A Study on the Manufacturing Techniques of the Wooden Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the Collection of the National Gyeongju Museum (1)" analyzed the methods used for gilding the crown and body of the wooden seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which is presumed to have been made in the early Joseon Dynasty. The investigation found that the crown was gilded using a mercury amalgam on a copper base, while the statue itself was finished with a lacquered gilding technique using gold leaf. The number of lacquer and gilding layers varied by part, and it was confirmed that the body had been regilded at least three times.
The paper "A Study on the Manufacturing Techniques of the Chimney Finial Excavated from Mireuksa Temple Site Using Digital Visualization Technology" applied digital visualization technology to clarify the historical value of the Mireuksa chimney finial, which remains in over 900 fragments. The analysis revealed that the pond-side finial was made by forming a clay band from organic-rich clay, which was pressed by hand to shape the body, featuring a head without a pedestal and a cylindrical body with circular perforations. The finial for preventing companion boarding was made by forming a clay slab from mineral-rich clay, which was shaped by beating with a paddle, and had a head with a pedestal and a semicircular perforated body. Notably, a character resembling "勒" or "?" was identified on the companion-prevention finial, drawing attention.
In addition, this 34th volume includes a total of six papers, such as "A Study on the Conserved Buried Heritage in the Gyeongsang Province Region."
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