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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2014.30.1.04

Analysis of adhesive material for joining pottery fragments excavated from Duurlig Nars, Mongolia  

Yun, Eunyoung (Conservation Science Department, National Museum of Korea)
Kang, Hyungtae (Conservation Science Department, National Museum of Korea)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.30, no.1, 2014 , pp. 33-38 More about this Journal
Abstract
The adhesive material was found for joining pottery fragments from Duurlig Nars, Mongolia estimated in AD 1C. In this study, analysis of natural substance for joining fragments of pottery was performed using gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer. As a result, it was identified triterpenoid substances, such as lupeol and betulin which were known to constituents of birch bark tar. It was suggested that Mongolian used adhesives made by birch bark tar for joining pottery fragments. Therefore if organic materials of ancient objects are systematically researched, it can provide significant evidence related to the way of life of ancient people.
Keywords
Birch bark tar; adhesive material; GC/MS;
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