남한지역 검파두식의 기능 변화와 의미 = The Functional Change and Meaning of Pommels in South Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study examined the functional changes and social meaning of pommels in South Korea. Previous studies focused on examining the shape, use, assembly methods, and regional exchanges of pommels. The materials and forms of pommels are important criteria for estimating their function and classification. However, pommels are made of different materials and have diverse sizes and forms. This suggests that they may have been used as ornaments for daggers in addition to weights(加重器).
This study analyzed 191 pommels dated from the Bronze Age to the Proto-Three Kingdoms period and examined the frequency of changes in their attribute states to see how the production method and use of tools changed. Attributes such as materials, height, and maximum width were defined so that various data could be gathered. It also contrasts with the features used to estimate the social meaning of the tool. Finally, this study compared the materials, size, and decorative attributes of blades and pommels to explore whether pommels were used as weights.
The results showed that pommels decreased in size over time, and the material changed to metal. Additionally, the number of artifacts used for burials gradually increased. The height of pommels was inversely proportional to blade length. This indicates that pommels changed from weights to ornaments. This study helps us understand changes in the production and use of pommels, as well as improvements made to daggers.