A Study on the Wave Patterns of the Gimhae and Busan Regions during the 5th Century

Despite extensive research on pottery from the Three Kingdoms Period, studies on pottery patterns remain insufficient. In particular, research on the techniques of patterning is lacking. Therefore, this paper delves into the techniques used to inscribe the representative pattern of Gaya, the wave pattern. The wave pattern was chosen as the subject of study because the patterning method is directly reflected in the design, making it easier to analyze. Additionally, the abundance of excavated artifacts featuring this pattern enhances the reliability of the study. Wave patterns are primarily inscribed on long-necked jars, bowl-shaped pottery stands, and cylinder-shaped pottery stands. Among these, the bowl-shaped pottery stands most clearly exhibit the characteristics of the inscribing technique. Therefore, this type was selected for study. First, the factors influencing the wave pattern and its attributes were described, establishing a basic understanding of the pattern's characteristics and the impact of the patterning techniques on the design. Next, the study reconstructs the inscribing techniques used for wave patterns on bowl-shaped pottery stands and categorizes them into specific types. Subsequently, ANOVA test and post hoc analysis were conducted to analyze wavelength, wave height, and the teeth of a tool. Based on this, the characteristics of wave patterns from the Gimhae and Busan regions were identified. Finally, by comparing the wave patterns inscribed on the Silla stands with those from the Gimhae and Busan regions, the systematic inscribing techniques of wave patterns in the Gimhae and Busan regions were reaffirmed.