The Goryeo dynasty unified the Korean Peninsula and was a time of great artistic achievements and devotion to Buddhism.
918–1392 C.E.
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Reliquary set offered by Yi Seonggye (King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty)
Enshrined by Yi Seonggye, founder of the Joseon dynasty, this sarira reliquary set bridges the art of the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods
Stone bodhisattva from the site of Hansongsa Temple
This seated bodhisattva statue was once displayed in Hansongsa Temple, located in a significant area for the legendary Silla military unit known as the Hwarang.
Celadon Melon-shaped Bottle
This vase exemplifies the Goryeo royal court’s exceptional taste for fine celadon.
Celadon dragon-shaped ewer and celadon turtle-shaped ewer
Coated in luminous jade-colored glaze, these sanghyeong celadon vessels combine the beauty of artworks for appreciation with the function of household implements
Official Register from the late Goryeo period
The practice of collecting different information from a person depending on his social status carried over from the official registers of the late Goryeo period to those of the Joseon period
Celadon incense burner with lion cover and celadon incense burner with open work geometric design
The sheer variety of Goryeo celadon incense burners demonstrates how widespread the culture of incense burning was during the period.
Bronze bell with inscription: “Cheonheungsa”
This large temple bell is the oldest extant bell from the Goryeo period.
Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Gyeongcheonsa Temple
This ten-story stone pagoda was originally erected on the site of Gyeongcheonsa Temple in 1348
Kundika with Landscape Design
One of the most striking aspects of this kundika is its unusual green color, which arouses great curiosity.
Maebyeong with peony design
This large maebyeong with a peony design represents the peak of Goryeo celadon.
Maebyeong with cloud and crane design
Why was this Goryeo maebyeong designated as a “Treasure” of Korea?
