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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2022.38.2.06

A Scientific Analysis of Decorative Metal Foil Used in Pouch for the Sutra Embroidered with a Sun and Moon Design Designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage  

Pak, Seonghee (Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
Park, Serin (Conservation Science Division, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
Seo, Jeong Hun (Department of Conservation, Seoul Museum of History)
Park, Jongseo (Research Division of Restoration Technology, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
Lee, Ryangmi (Department of Collect and Research, Seoul Museum of Craft Art)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.38, no.2, 2022 , pp. 124-132 More about this Journal
Abstract
Through scientific analysis, this study identified the material characteristics of metal foil decorating the border line and knotting of the National Folklore Cultural Heritage 'Pouch for the Sutra Embroidered with a Sun and Moon Design'. Through Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy results, it was estimated that silver (Ag) and sulfur (S) were present in the metal foil, and silver leaf was also attached to the medium. S may discolor Ag from yellow to black depending on its concsentration and contact time. Yellow color could not be identified in metal foil at present. But there existed an example of the preparation of a gold-colored flat silver thread; therefore, further research is needed to estimate the original color. The lamella was reddish brown on the back. Aluminum, silicon, and iron were also detected and were the main components found in red soil. This is believed to be the red adhesive in traditional flat gold thread and is considered to be an adhesive-related component of the metal foil. From the gas chromatography mass spectrometry results, the adhesive component was confirmed to be animal glue.
Keywords
Pouch for the Sutra Embroidered with a Sun and Moon Design; Metal foil; Silver sulfide;
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