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Gold Gaya Crown
A gold crown from the Gaya confederacy, 42-532 CE, southern Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Entrance Stairs, Bulguksa Temple
Entrance stairs and gateway of the Buddhist Bulguksa temple complex, Gyeongju, Korea. The complex was originally built in the 8th century CE when the Unified Silla kingdom ruled Korea.
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The Royal Tomb of King Muryeong
A surprising discovery was made in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do on July 8, 1971. From the tomb of King Muryeong, several important national treasures were excavated, and moreover, it was the first ancient tomb that has been positively identified...
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Korean Pottery and Ceramics
Ancient Korean pottery and ceramics are discussed in detail across kingdoms and time periods while explaining the intricacies of different types of pottery designs and forms.
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Seokgatap Pagoda, Gyeongju
The Seokgatap Pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple at Gyeongju (Seorabeol), the ancient Silla capital, South Korea. The traditional construction date is 751 CE. The structure is listed as a Korean national treasure.
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Maitreya Buddha, Three Kingdoms Period
A detail of a gilt bronze statue of the Maitreya (coming) Buddha. Three Kingdoms Period, Korea, c. 600 CE. Height: 80 cm. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Silla Gold Crown
A gold crown of the Silla kingdom, Korea. From the Auspicious Phoenix Tomb, Geumseong (Gyeongju), 5-6th century CE. The crown is made of sheet-gold and decorated with granulation and crescent-shaped jade pendants. The tree-like upright parts...
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Maebyeong Celadon Vase, Goryeo Dynasty
A maebyeong celadon vase with lotus decoration. 12th century CE, Goryeo Dynasty, Korea. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Goguryeo Roof Tile
The end face of a Goguryeo roof tile, 5th-6th century CE. (National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea)
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Korean Traditional Paper: Hanji
Korean paper (or hanji) is the name of traditional handmade paper from Korea. Hanji is made from the inner bark of Paper Mulberry, a tree native to Korea that grows on its rocky mountainsides. The formation aid crucial to making hanji is...