Belt Fittings with Animal Faces, Attributed provenance: Geochang, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th–6th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
October 17, 2017 (Tue) - April 22, 2018 (Sun)
This part features the prosperity of kings in the Three Kingdoms period (4th century–676) in Korea, through works including items of metalwork. The diverse designs of the objects are evidence of the prosperity of the kings.
Current exhibit includes:
Belt Hook in Shape of Horse, Attributed provenance: Seonsan, Korea, Proto-Three Kingdoms period, 2nd–3rd century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Belt Fittings with Animal Faces, Attributed provenance: Geochang, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th–6th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Earring, Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 6th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Headgear, With design in openwork, Attributed provenance: Changnyeong, Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Three-legged Vessel with Handle, Attributed provenance: Hapcheon, Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 6th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)