Jang-Sik Park is here in Tucson, on sabbatical - I'll ask him if he has seen this post.

David Killick
School of Anthropology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ85705, USA
(520) 621-8685
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Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 9:27 PM
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Subject: Re: zinc and brass in Korea

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Professor Jan-Sik Park

Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Hongik University, Chochiwon, Choongnam 339-701, Republic of Korea
Corresponding author. Tel.: +82 41 860 2562; fax: +82 41 866 8493.
 
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While one of his research interests has been iron metallurgy in proto-historic Korea, I imagine he knows who could readily answer your question (assuming he can't). 

Best, Mark Hall


On Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:37 PM, Melanie Roy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


Hello All,

Can anyone point me to literature and/or databases related to the use of zinc and/or brass in Korea?  Of particular interest is the Goryeo Dynasty, but any information would be welcomed.

Currently studying some purported Goryeo silver with zinc-bearing solder.  Could be a later repair, but if anyone has encountered a similar situation, whether ancient or a forgery, I would be interested to hear from you.  If you prefer to contact me off-list please use [log in to unmask]

Many thanks,
Mel