Journal of Conservation Science (보존과학회지)

The Korean Society Of Conservation Science For Cultural Heritage (한국문화재보존과학회)
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Experimental Research of Lost-wax Casting: Gilt-Bronze Pensive Bodhisattva

밀랍주조법을 활용한 청동반가사유상 복원 연구

  • Yun, Yong-Hyun (Scientific Heritage Conservation Division, National Science Museum) ;
  • Cho, Nam-Chul (Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation Science, Kongju National University) ;
  • Doh, Jung-Mann (Interface Control Research Center, Institute of Science and Technology)
  • Received : 2020.03.27
  • Accepted : 2020.04.16
  • Published : 2020.04.20
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Abstract

We attempted an experimental study of lost-wax casting to reconstruct the Gilt-bronze pensive Bodhisattva; The main object we aimed to reconstruct was the Korean national treasure No.83, Gilt-bronze pensive Bodhisattva(Maitreya); thus, we scientifically analyzed and measured the alloy ratio and casting method. Initially, the alloy ratio we used during the preliminary experiment was Cu:Sn:Pb = 95.5:4.0:0.5; we then increased tin and lead by 2.5% to consider vaporization during the main experiment. After applying lost-wax casting, we realized that 30% rosin contributed to proper hardness after the wax hardness experiment. The microstructure revealed normal casting character(α-Cu, δ), and the results of the chemical analysis are identical to those of previous studies. The analysis of the mold suggests the presence of quartz powder for structural stability and fire-resistance along with other organic materials whose contribution is still unknown. We expect that our research will serve to provide basic data for advanced studies in the future.

고문헌 조사를 토대로 밀랍주조법을 이용한 사전실험, 재현실험을 통해 청동반가사유상의 복원 연구를 실시하였다. 복원대상은 국보 제83호 금동미륵보살반가사유상으로, 이에 대한 과학적 분석결과를 바탕으로 합금비, 주조방법 등을 설정하였다. 사전실험에서 합금비는 구리:주석:납=95.5:4.0:0.5로 설정하였으나, 본실험에서는 기화량을 감안하여 납과 주석을 각각 2.5%씩 증량하여 장입하였다. 밀랍주조법을 적용하였으며, 본실험에서는 밀랍 경도 실험을 실시하여 송진 30%를 투입하였을 때 적정 강도를 가짐을 알 수 있었다. 미세조직은 일반적인 주조조직(α-Cu, δ)이 확인되었고, 성분분석 결과 선행연구와 유사한 양상을 나타내었다. 거푸집 분석결과, 구조적 안정성과 내화성을 위해 석영 비짐을 넣었으며, 다수의 유기물이 확인되었다. 본 연구가 향후 청동반가사유상의 전통주조법과 복원기술 연구에 대한 기초 자료로 활용될 것을 기대한다.

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