Friday, December 21, 2012

at the National Museum of Korea


Wooden coffin at the time more than 2000 years ago, Byunhan period

incense burner in the shape of lotus

placenta jar for the daughter of Inheung-gun(1604-1651, 12th son of King Seonjo, Joseon Dynasty) on 1627, which was kept and buried in tomb

A fisherman on 1975 caught lots of relics in his net at the sea of Sinan.
Lots of relics produced at the 14 C, Won dynasty, in the Chinese trading wrecked ship were found.  
kettle found in the trading wrecked ship


incense burner in the shape of pagoda at Japan room, 14 x 19 cm





Yesterday I visited National Museum of Korea located near Ichon subway station, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Lots of school students came after the examinations. It was so large to see all in a day. I sketched only several pieces. I added this museum to my favorites of sketching.

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