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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2022.38.3.06

Non-Destructive Scientific Analysis of the Gold Fabric Excavated of Cheongsong Shim's Grave  

Lee, Hwang-Jo (Hanseo University Museum, Hanseo University)
Wi, Koang-Chul (Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation, Hanseo University)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.38, no.3, 2022 , pp. 243-253 More about this Journal
Abstract
Using non-destructive analytical methods, we identified the material characteristics of two gold fabric artifacts excavated from the Cheongsong Sim clan (Bugeum Wonsam, Jikgeum Chima), including the artifact condition, fiber type, surface contamination, and metallic threads. We found that the artifacts were buried and had turned brown; thus, we were unable to determine their original color. The fiber type was determined to be silk from cocoons, based on scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analyses of Amide I, II, III, and IV peaks, and color reactions Further, the FT-IR and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyses identified the white and black stains as natural resin hydrolyzed substances, such as lipids and proteins, that occurred as microbial decomposition due to body decay. Finally, the XRF analyses identified the thin gold layer of the metallic yarn as gold (Au). According to the FT-IR data and the color reaction to the metallic yarn medium, the adhesive component of the medium was a product of-Amides I, II, III, and 3000 cm-1 within Amides A and B (an animal type), respectively. Thus, the medium was identified as Hanji (Korean paper), which is made from domestically produced Broussonetia kazinoki fibers.
Keywords
Excavated gold fabric; Nondestructive analysis; Hanji; Broussonetia kazinoki; Stain test; Contaminant;
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