The three kingdoms that ruled the Korean peninsula in this period were the Silla, Goguryeo, and Baekje.
57 B.C.E.–676 C.E.
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Sarira reliquaries from east and west stone pagodas of Gameunsa Temple
These two exceptional sarira reliquary sets each include a crystal sarira bottle, a gilt-bronze outer container, and an inner container shaped like a small palace
Dagger and gold scabbard from Gyerim-ro Tomb 14, Gyeongju
Embellished with garnet, glass, and intricate filigree design, this scabbard is believed to have been produced in Iran or Central Asia
East and west stone pagodas from the site of Galhangsa Temple
With long, even proportions and meticulously placed stones, the pagodas from Galhangsa Temple exemplify the stylistic trends of the Unified Silla period
Stone casket and funerary urn of the Unified Silla period
Stored inside a granite casket, this urn is elaborately decorated with a stamped pattern of flowers and covered with an even coating of green glaze
Gold crown and gold belt from the north mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb
Hwangnamdaechong Tomb contained an impressive array of personal ornaments, rare imported items, and grave goods, including a queen's embellished gold crown and belt
Baekje stone Buddha and gilt-bronze bodhisattva from the temple site of Gunsu-ri, Buyeo
The Buddhist sculptures excavated at the temple site of Gunsu-ri are crucial for studying the early stages of Korean Buddhist sculpture.
Gold Buddha statues from the stone pagoda on the site of Hwangboksa Temple
These two gold sculptures are early examples of Buddhist statues enshrined in sarira reliquaries.
Eight Baekje tiles with various designs
This set of eight tiles exemplifies the elegant and sophisticated artistic style of the Baekje Kingdom
Maitreya Bodhisattva and Amitabha Buddha from Gamsansa Temple
The Maitreya Bodhisattva and Amitabha Buddha from Gamsansa Temple demonstrate how the Buddhist sculptures of Unified Silla developed during the eighth century.
Mt. Bukhansan Monument for King Jinheung’s Inspection
This stele is believed to have been erected to commemorate King Jinheung’s inspection of the Han River region in Korea in the 6th century.
Gilt-bronze Buddha with inscription: “seventh year of yeonga“
This gilt-bronze statue is the oldest-known Buddhist sculpture that has ever been found in Korea
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