Polished Stone and Metal Tools of the Korean Peninsula

Plaque with Animals
Reportedly found in Gyeongju, Korea, Early Iron Age–Proto-Three Kingdoms period, 3rd–1st century BC (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
July 7, 2026 (Tue) - November 29, 2026 (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.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 3 results

	Designation	Name	Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
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		Pouch-Shaped Jar	Found in Gyeongju, Korea	Proto-Three Kingdoms period, 2nd century	TJ-1280
Highlight	Important Art Object	Mirror with Multiple Eyelets and Small Patterns	Reportedly found in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea	Early Iron Age, 3rd century BC	Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-4943

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