The International Academic Conference

“Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles of East Asia in the Medieval and Early Modern Period”

- Presentation of Research Achievements on Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles of Korea, China, and Japan / May 18th , The National Palace Museum of Korea -

The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage will hold an international academic conference on the May 18th at 10:30am at the National Palace Museum, with the theme of "Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles of East Asia in the Medieval and Early Modern Period."
* Ornamental roof tile: A specially made roof tile that usedon the top of the ridge on the roof of the wooden
building to guard the building or to show its dignity and aesthetics.
The NationalResearch Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage has obtained significant materials for the study of royal floor decorations related to the Joseon Dynasty by excavating the complete form of Chuidu, a type of flooring structure, for the first time in Taean Yangjamri mudflats from 2019 to 2022.
* Chuidu(鷲頭) : Large ornamental roof tiles to be installed at both ends of the ridge of the roof
on the royal buildings, such as the palace.
This academic conference has been organized with the aim of examining Ornamental Roof Tiles from various perspectives, based on the excavation achievements of Taean Yangjamri mudflats.
The conference consists of one keynote lecture, six presentations, and a comprehensive discussion.
▲Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles of the Joseon Dynasty.(Kim Seong-gu, the former director of the Gyeongju National Museum)
▲ Current Status of Excavation and Research on mudflat in Korea. (Choi Dong-won, National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage)
▲ Characteristic of the Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles in Taean Yangjamri. (Yang Ki-hong, National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage)
▲ Background of Excavated Chuidu from Taean Yangjamri. (Yi In-suk, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
▲ Late Joseon Dynasty Ornamental Roof Tiles Based on Records. (ChungJung-nam, Architectural DNA Research Group)
▲ Origins and Transformations of Medieval Japanese Ornamental Roof Tiles. (Shimizu Akihiro, Tetsukayama University)
▲ Roof Tiles with Colored Glaze in Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty Palaces. (Jiatingli, Southeast University).
Following the presentations, a comprehensive discussion will take place under the guidance of Chairperson Lee Ju-huen who is the former head of the West Cultural Heritage Division at the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage.
During this discussion, the presenters and panelists will exchange diverse opinions to review the research achievements of this academic conference and discuss future tasks.
We hope for the active participation of interested citizens as the international academic conference is open to everyone. The conference proceedings can be accessed and reviewed on the website of the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage at www.seamuse.go.kr.
Through this international academic conference the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage under the Cultural Heritage Administration aims to showcase the excellence of Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles in the mudflat period and share the evolution of roof tile styles in East Asia.
We are actively pursuing in-depth research on Royal Ornamental Roof Tiles and plan to publish the excavation report on Taean Yangjamri mudflat Period findings in November of this year.