Gold Necklace from the South Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb
皇南大塚 南墳 金製頸飾
경상북도 경주시
Basic information
- Designation
- National Treasure No.194
- Category
- Craft
- Era
- 신라시대
- Designated year
- 1978
- Location
- 경주시, 경상북도— 경상북도 경주시 일정로 186 (인왕동, 국립경주박물관)
- Coordinates
- 35.835200, 129.224500Museum-based location
Description
This golden necklace of the Silla Dynasty is 33.2cm in length was discovered at the South Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb in the form of calabash in Hwangnam Village, Gyeongju. The deceased was buried wearing this necklace for it was of great beauty. There are four twisted ropes of golden thread held together by three hollow golden beads and dangling jade pieces. In contrast with the majority of necklaces made at this time, this necklace was made entirely in gold, not jade. Discovered in the ancient tombs of the Silla Dynasty, this necklace holds artistic beauty.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)