Gilt-bronze Crown from Sinchon-ri, Naju

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.295

Category

Craft

Era

백제시대(5세기)

Designated year

1997

Location

나주시, 전라남도— 전라남도 나주시 고분로 747 (반남면, 국립나주박물관)

Coordinates

34.914854, 126.658901Kakao address conversion

This is a Gilt-bronze Crown of the Three Kingdoms Period that is 25.5cm tall. This Gilt-bronze Crown was found at the Sinchon-ri, Bannam-myeon, Naju excavation in 1917~1918 during the Japanese Invasion in Korea. It has two structures of inner and outer crown. The outer crown has 3 tree-limb like ornaments mounted on it, and the inner crown was made by putting 2 half cylindrical copper plates together. The basic structure is similar to the one found in the Silla Dynasty, but different its ornaments distinguishes its origin. Also, the inner crown is similar to the ones excavated from Ipjeom-ri of Jeollabuk-do and Japan. This artifact became quite important in researching the cultural interaction between Baekje and Japan. The owner of this crown is believed to be the leader of the region, but it is uncertain whether it was made there or received from the Baekje Kingdom. This Gilt-bronze Crown from Sinchon-ri, Naju was the first excavated from the Three Kingdoms Period. Its preservation is outstanding; and its resemblance to Baekje Period's crown structure contributes to both academic and fine arts studies.

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