Polished Stone Tools and Metal Tools of Korea
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Plaque with Animals
Reportedly found in Gyeongju, Korea, Early Iron Age–Proto-Three Kingdoms period, 3rd–1st century BC (Gift of the Ogura Foundation, Important Art Object)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
November 12, 2024 (Tue) - May 18, 2025 (Sun)This section of the gallery introduces archeological artifacts from Korea, including stone and bronze weapons and sophisticated cast ornamental fittings with animal motifs. It also features mirrors, hooked belt fittings, and other items associated with the Lelang Commandery, an administrative division established by China’s Han dynasty in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Art Object | Crown | Reportedly found in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Gaya), 5th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5061 | ||
| Highlight | Bronze Dagger | Found in Ochon-ri, Pyongyang, Korea | Early Iron Age, 2nd century BC | TJ-4401 | |||
| Highlight | Scabbard Fittings | Reportedly found in Seonsan, Korea | Early Iron Age–Proto Three Kingdoms period, 3rd–1st century BC | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-4953 | |||
| Highlight | Cooking Stove | Found at Jeongbaek-ri No. 227 Tomb, Pyongyang, Korea | Nangnang (Lelang), 2nd–3rd century | Gift of Korea Historical Site Research Society, TJ-1526 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Plaque with Animals | Reportedly found in Gyeongju, Korea | Early Iron Age–Proto-Three Kingdoms period, 3rd–1st century BC | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-4939 | ||
| Highlight | Incense Burner Shaped Like Mount Bo | Reportedly found at the Nangnang (Lelang) Tombs | Nangnang (Lelang), 1st–3rd century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-4976 |