Gold Cap from Cheonmachong Tomb

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.189

Category

Craft

Era

신라시대

Designated year

1978

Location

경주시, 경상북도— 경북 경주시 일정로 186, 국립경주박물관 (인왕동,국립경주박물관)

Coordinates

35.829387, 129.227912

This hat is worn beneath a golden cap. It was found in Cheonmachong tomb. It is 16cm in height and 19cm in width. The hat was discovered between a coffin and a case holding the remains of the deceased. The semi-circle hat with a flared base consists of four parts. The part below is in the shape of a bow, as used in archery. The upper part of the hat is decorated by lines forming eyebrows, small holes, and dots. Below it is another engraving in the pattern of clouds. The hat appears to have been worn a lot for it appears to have been fixed.

Location