Gold Waist Belt from Geumgwanchong Tomb
Crown of Silla
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The Gold Waist Belt from Geumgwanchong Tomb (Korean: 금관총 금제 허리띠; Hanja: 金冠塚 金製 銙帶) is a royal girdle from the kingdom of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. It was discovered in the tomb of Geumgwanchong in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province in 1921. After indepence of Korea, it was designated as the 88th National Treasure of South Korea on December 20, 1962.[1]
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Gold waist belt from Geumgwanchong tomb | |
| Location | Gyeongju National Museum |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.5242°N 126.9803°E |
| Designated | 1962-12-20 |
| Reference no. | 88 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 금관총 금제 허리띠 |
| Hanja | 金冠塚 金製銙帶 |
| RR | Geumgwanchong geumje heoritti |
| MR | Kŭmgwanch'ong kŭmje hŏritti |
Excavation
The Geumgwanchong Tomb was excavated in 1921.[2] The gold waist belt was discovered along with the gold crown, earrings, necklaces and beads.[3] This artifact holds its significance as a crucial clue for studying the costumes and the ornaments of the royal people during Silla.[4]
Description
The belt consists of 39 plaques made of pure gold and has a length of 109 centimeters, hung with chained ornaments as long as 54.4 centimeters and equipped with a clasp used to secure its two loose ends.[1]
The rectangular surface decoration is adorned with heart-shaped attachments, tiny metal flakes, and intricate openwork of three-leaf designs. Other items were typically hung from this ornament, including metal fish or dragon pendants symbolizing abundance and immortality, curved jade pieces, and whitestone caps.[5]