Sword with Ring Pommel from Cheonmachong Tomb

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.621

Category

Craft

Era

신라시대(5∼6세기)

Designated year

1978

Location

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

Coordinates

35.829387, 129.227912

This gilt-bronze sword has a phoenix-topped round pommel with a loop. On this loop, pictures of dragon, a phoenix head and leaves are engraved to show the status or rank of the owner. It was found by the left side of the remains in Cheonmachong (Heavenly Horse Tumulus). It was preserved quite well except for some damage at the hilt. The scabbard and the hilt are made out of wood, and thinly coated with gold. At the pommel, inside the loop, is the head of a bird that looks like a phoenix. There is no particular decoration on the surface of the scabbard. Another small sheath that keeps a miniature blade in it is attached to the side of the scabbard. On the side of the scabbard is a square perforated cap. This seems to have been used to hold the scabbard on a string. At the end of the scabbard, there are two small projections made of gold plate.

Location