Application Of Mossbauer Spectroscopy On The Korean Cultural Properties: Research Trends And Proposals

A study on the application of Mossbauer spectroscopy to Korean cultural properties, has been conducted for interpretation of iron-containing mineral compositions, coloring factors, manufacturing technique, and provenance; such as Ulleungdo seokganju (natural red pigment), obsidian (Neolithic tool), Goryeo celadon, and black pottery. As reported, Mossbauer spectroscopic data provides newer and various information on the iron-containing cultural properties, further studies need to be applied to more various type of archaeological objects; such as earthen artifacts (additional ceramic wares by type and color, roof tiles, coffins, bricks and clay dolls), stone artifacts (royal seals, accessories in ornamental wares, glass beads), iron artifacts and objects (sword, tools, ore fragments, slags), and painted pigment (on the murals, painting, dancheong). In addition, it is expected that innovative research will be possible for more diverse cultural properties, via the application of the improved analyzing system, such as portable Mossbauer spectrometer.