• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.261-277
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• 2013

This study aims to research the relationship between whitewares and their rare materials from the site of Yanggu and Bunwon through the componential characteristic of the excavated whitewares from the 1st and the 2nd kilns of Chiljeon-ri in Bangsan-myeon, Yanggu-gun. As a result, the sherds were devided according to the chemical compositions of the body and the glaze via their respective production era. However, it considered that the whitewares from Chiljeon-ri had been manufactured with geochemically similar materials and the production process, such as refining and combining materials, had been different. It assumed that the firing temperatures of the whitewares from Chiljeon-ri were around $1,100-1,200^{\circ}C$ and substantially lower than for general whitewares. In the componential analysis, there were disparate properties in the cobalt pigment, which contained trace elements and rare earth elements. A review of the literature revealed a correlation between the whitewares from the late Chosun kiln site in Bunwon-ri and the raw materials from Yanggu-gun, but this was there were various techniques for refining and combining materials in Bunwon-ri.

• Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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• v.56 no.3
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• pp.100-115
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• 2023

The modernization of najeonchil, or mother-of-pearl lacquerware, began in the latter era of the Joseon period and started to set in during the phase of industrial development after the Korean War. Especially, the rise and fall of najeonchil during the first half of the 1900s fluctuated more compared to other types of craft. This paper focuses on the production, supply and demand activities of the works by Min Jong-tae, who was born in 1915, began his career in 1929 and devoted 70 years of his life creating najeonchil craft and furniture. As an apprentice under Jeon Sung-gyu, who revived the craft of najeonchil, Min Jong-tae was not only an artisan who ranked alongside Kim Bongryong, Song Juan, Shim Bugil, Kim Taehee, but also a businessman. In particular, Min led the boom of modern najeonchilgi during the 1970s-80s in Seoul, which was the most important market at that time. However, studies about Min Jong-tae are almost non-existence, despite his accomplishments. This study first describes how Min Jong-tae began the craft of najeonchil and early days of his career around the liberation period, then retraced his efforts in building a supply and demand system in the 1950s-60s. Moreover, this paper covers not only his creations of large-scale najeonchil furniture in the advent of an era of 'wardrobe culture' in the 1970s-80s, but also his exported pieces to Japan, including incense boxes and tea containers. In conclusion, this research derives the historical significance of Min Jong-tae's role as an artisan of najeonchil- designated as Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 14 in the field of craft.

• Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.30.3-31
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• 2009

"칠정산 외편"은 태양 태음 오성의 운행, 교식(交食), 태음오성능범(太陰五星凌犯) 등의 천문 현상을 추보하는 데 필요한 표(입성)[立成]와 계산법을 수록한 역법서이다. 최근에 우리는 칠정산 외편의 일식과 일출입 계산의 전 과정을 전산화하였다. 잘 알려진 바와 같이, 관측지의 위도와 관련된 두 입성-"주야시 궁도분 입성"(晝夜時宮度分立成), "경위시 가감차 입성"(經緯時加減差立成)-의 계산 기준점은 중국의 난징이다. 위도와 관련이 없는 다른 입성들 역시 회회력에 수록된 것과 동일하다. 그러나 외편법으로 구한 합삭과 식심 시각은 난징이 아닌 한양의 지방시 시각이다. 이 역설을 해결할 단서는 달의 평균 황경, 즉 태음 중심행도(太陰中心行度) 계산에 쓰이는 보정 상수에 있다. 이론적인 보정값, 즉 외편법의 입성 조성 원리에 부합하는 보정값($243^{\circ}58'$)과 "외편"에 기록된 실제 보정값($243^{\circ}44'$)의 차이는 한양과 난징의 시차(時差)에 따른 달의 황경 증가량과 대략 일치한다. 한양 기준의 합삭 시각을 구하려면 "외편"에 기록된 보정값($243^{\circ}44'$)을 적용하여야 한다. 반면에 이론적인 보정값($243^{\circ}58'$)을 적용하면 합삭 시각이 난징의 지방시로 계산된다. 이 발표에서는 "칠정산 외편"의 역원(曆元)의 차이에 따른 보정 상수 중에서 태음과 관련된 상수 네 개가 모두 일정한 규칙에 따라 한양의 경도에 맞게 조정되었음을 밝힐 것이다. 아울러 태음중심 행도 보정값과 관련된 선행 연구의 오류들을 모두 바로잡고자 한다.

• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.109-121
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• 2016

Mother-of-pearl turtle shell lacquerware refers to a decoration made of a mother-of-pearl, a turtle shell and metal wires. This lacquerware features bright color tone as it is produced by sprinkling metal powder over its entire surface. This study aimed to find out its material properties and characteristics by using an optical microscopy and conducting a SEM-EDS analysis on the cross section of lacquer coating. As a result, it was found that charcoal powder and soil powder were mixed for undercoating. Then a mixture of cinnabar lacquer and monoclinic arsenic sulfide mineral ($As_2S_3$) was coated on the undercoating and brass powder was sprinkled on top of it. Especially, a little amount of pigment was found on the lacquer layer, which is distinguished from the colors used for conventional lacquer patterns. In addition, it was also found that the cinnabar lacquer and monoclinic arsenic sulfide mineral were mixed together.

• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.103-111
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• 2020

To compare the cleaning effect of solvents such as water and ethanol used to clean lacquer relics, the components extracted with various solvents were analyzed. A freshly dried lacquer sample and a lacquer sample exposed to ultraviolet radiation for 24 days were treated with water, ethanol, acetone, and hexane, and the dissolved material was detected by pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The amount extracted was significantly higher in acetone and ethanol than in hexane, a nonpolar solvent. Water, a highly polar solvent, was relatively efficient for extracting low-molecular-weight materials. After experiencing 24 days of ultraviolet radiation, the lacquer exhibited a significant increase of extracted materials compared with the nonexposed one. This may be due to the degradation of the urushiol chain in the form of polymers, resulting in the formation of low-molecular-weight polar substances, including dicarboxylic acids. In addition to the deterioration status of lacquer relics, such solvent extraction properties will be a crucial consideration in selecting the appropriate cleaning solvent.

• Conservation Science in Museum
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• v.2
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• pp.35-40
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• 2000

Conservation Science Lab. of the National Museum of Korea recovered Bamboo-plated inkstone case which is used for keeping inkstick, inkstone and inkstone water container by using traditional lacquering and wooden art technology. Texture and construction method of wood, ingredients for lacquering and the method, and the design were analyzed in order to restore the original manufacturing method. Especially, perfect restoration of partially damaged lacquer surface is the most important aspect in restoring Bamboo plated inkstone case, therefore focus was put on investigation of surface lacquering. First, lacquering surface sample was taken off from the object and processed into flake and observed with transmission microscope in order to investigate lacquering method and the pigment in the lacquering surface was analyzed with XRD and SEM-EDS. The result showed that the object was decorated with thin-layered bamboo in the surface which is made of Royal paulownio. and lacquered several times with the mixture of Hematite(Fe₂O₃) and Cinnabar(HgS) in the remaining part.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2018

Nowadays, synthetic resin varnish such as cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is being used as well as traditional lacquer. The code of ethics states that material must be identical to the original when preserving cultural heritage. Therefore, lacquer should be used. However, problem is that even experts have difficulties differentiating lacquer and CNSL as they have similar components. Therefore, this study was carried out to identify the difference between lacquer and CNSL using IR and Py-GC/MS. As a result of IR, in lacquer, $720cm^{-1}$ peak was detected and in CNSL, $750cm^{-1}$, $720cm^{-1}$ and $700cm^{-1}$ peaks were detected. The results of Py-GC/MS detect benzene compounds and alkyl chains for both varnishes. However, hexanoic acid was detected from CNSL but not lacquer. Using these analytical methods, the differences between lacquer and CNSL can be identified on the scene. This is expected to be applied to the authentic conservation and restoration of lacquerware.

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.224-229
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• 2001

The vascular plants in Chilsan islet were summarized as 84 taxi; 37 families, 74 genus, 71 species, 13 varieties. Evidence from the species distribution such as Cudrania tricuspidata and Mallotus japonicus, this islet belongs to the Southern province in phytogeographical point of view. The dominant species in the studied areas are in the follows; Both Carex boottiana and Artemisia carpillaris are in the Islet I, Carex boottiana for the Island II, Both Carex boottiuna and Mallotus japonicus fur the Island III. Clerodendron trichotomum for the Island IV. Both Miscanthus sinensis and Imperate cylindrie var. koenigii for the Island Ⅵ, respectively.

• Bulletin of the Korean Space Science Society
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.33.4-33.4
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• 2010

수시력은 원나라 곽수경이 만든 역법으로 중국 역사상 가장 좋은 역법중의 하나로 알려져 있다. 그리고 수시력 계열의 역법들인 대통력통궤나 칠정산내편은 세실소장법의 유무, 역원, 몇몇 상수값의 차이 등 약간의 차이는 있지만 기본적으로 같다. 이 연구에서는 수시력, 대통력통궤, 칠정산내편에 의한 일식 계산 과정을 전산화 하고 그 결과들을 문헌의 기록들과 비교 검증하였다. 또한 칠정산내편이 편찬된 1444년에서 시헌력이 도입되기 이전인 1653년까지의 기간 동안에 조선에서 관측 가능했던 일식들을 현대 계산 결과와 수시력 계열의 역법들에 의한 계산 결과를 상호 비교하였다. 이 학술 발표대회에서 이러한 연구 결과들을 발표하고자 한다.

• JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL WORLD
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• no.10 s.17
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• pp.19-24
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• 1969