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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Gilt-bronze pensive bodhisattva (National Treasure 83)
Elegant and serene, this bodhisattva sculpture demonstrates the development of Buddhist sculpture in Korea.
Gilt-bronze pensive bodhisattva (National Treasure 78)
With a quaint smile, natural pose, and exemplary casting, this statue combines ideal qualities of a pensive bodhisattva sculpture.
Crown ornaments from the Tomb of King Muryeong
These gold crown ornaments are among the 4,600 artifacts recovered during the excavation of King Muryeong's Tomb
Dangling pendants for gold crowns
In the Silla period, individuals with the highest status were buried wearing gold crowns adorned with dangling pendants
Gold necklace from Noseo-ri 215 Beonji Tomb, Gyeongju
This dazzling necklace is made from openwork gold beads, each consisting of fused gold rings with attached gold spangles, with a large curved jade as the main pendant.
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.
