Northeastern Asian Archaeology Korean Archaeology and Metalwork
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Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9 & 10
September 2, 2008 (Tue) - March 22, 2009 (Sun)Exhibits archaeological objects and metalwork from the Neolithic period to the Joseon period of Korea.
Current exhibit includes:
Bronze Ornamental Fitting, With animals, Early Iron Age - Proto Three Kingdoms period, 3rd - 1st century BC (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Water Fowl-shaped Vessel, Stoneware, Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Whetstone with Silver Ornament in Openwork, Three Kingdoms period, 5th - 6th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Sword with Ring-shaped Pommel, With trefoil, Three Kingdoms period, 5th - 6th century