Gold Bracelets and Rings from the North Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.623

Category

Craft

Era

신라시대(5∼6세기)

Designated year

1978

Location

경주시, 경상북도— 경북 경주시 일정로 186, 국립경주박물관, 서울 용산구 서빙고로 137 국립중앙박물관 (인왕동,국립경주박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

A gold bracelet with a diameter of approximately 7.5 cm and gold earrings with a diameter of 1.8 cm were discovered on the bodies buried in a wood coffin in the north tumulus of the Hwangnamdaechong Tomb. Five bracelets were found on the right arm, six on the left. Five bracelets from each side were made simply by bending a gold stick, and have no decoration. One bracelet worn on the left arm was made by rolling up a long gold plate and attaching another gold plate over it. This gold plate has metal work on it and it is splendidly decorated with dark blue and green jade. A total of 19 rings were found in the coffin. Five were worn on the right hand, six on the left. Two patterns can be seen on the rings: one has a diamond shape in the middle, the other has a lattice engraving in the middle. Hwangnamdaechong, or the Great Tumulus of Hwangnam, is a Silla tumulus of located in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The Gyeongju Tumuli serial number is Hwangnam-dong tumulus no 98. It was excavated and researched by the Office of Cultural Assets in 1973. Today the outward form of the tumulus has been restored. Two mounds connecting north and south give it the shape of a small gourd. It is the largest mound from the Silla Period.

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