근‧현대기에 운영된 청주 봉산리 옹기가마의 양상과 특징

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the modern onggi kiln structure, type of onggi and its production method changed that existing studies hadn’t mention. To solve this question, it examined the kiln structures for onggi and white porcelain of the same period, associated porcelain, previous research result based on the onggi kiln in Bongsan-ri, Cheongju. As a result, the structure of modern onggi kiln, type of onggi and its production method changed in 3 phases. First, the traditional onggi kiln and onggi production method that continued from the late Joseon Dynasty continued until the first quarter of the 20th century. The onggi kiln in this period was a traditional single chamber kiln built with mud, and onggi was molded through jiggering, and conventional glaze was applied. As for the type, large and medium-sized crocks for storage and transport were produced, in addition to cooking types including jabaegi, ongbaegi, ddukbaegi, siru, etc. During the first quarter ~ third quarter of the 20th century, the onggi kiln was a single chamber kiln built with bricks, and the fuel was replaced from wood to bunker C oil. In this period, the object was produced using plaster formation machine from the traditional jiggering, and minium glaze was applied. Lastly, the onggi kiln operated after the third quarter of the 20th century was improved from a single chamber to continuous chamber under the influence of porcelain kiln, and the material combined soil bricks and prefabricated fireproof soil bricks. Also, the chimney was transformed into a circular or rectangular shape. Onggi in this period was produced for new use, such as small storage, flower pot and vase as opposed to large storage and transportation purposes due to the change in hosing type, distribution of refrigerators and replacement containers. This study examined how not only broadened the understanding of onggi kiln that was created in the modern age, but also determined how onggi, which continued from the late Joseon Dynasty, changed in the modern age.