Lecture: Symbols of Sovereignty in Korea’s Silla Kingdom

The newly installed gallery of Korean art, generously supported by the National Museum of Korea, features a rich array of objects that reflect Korea’s religious, political, and material cultures. Two highlights are a gold crown and belt from the Silla kingdom (about 57 BCE–676 CE).

Worn by a ruler who also served as a high priest, the motifs on these objects and the way they were made reveal compelling narratives about the secular and sacred roles of Silla rulers as well as social status, gender, and Korea’s cultural history.

Join Yeonsoo Chee, associate curator of Korean art, for a discussion about the makers and wearers of these objects now on view in our galleries of Korean art.