국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Seogamni Gold Buckle of Pyeongyang

This gold belt buckle is one of the most exquisite artifacts associated with the Lelang Commandery, established in 108 BCE. The buckle features a design of seven dragons—one large dragon and six smaller ones—made by meticulously soldering gold thread and hundreds of gold granules onto a thin gold plate, and then attaching precious turquoise stones. The faces, legs, and claws of the dragons are expressed in great detail. Originally, there were forty-one turquoise pieces attached to the buckle, but only seven pieces now remain. This artifact was discovered in Seokam-ri Tomb 9 in Pyeongyang, and a similar example was found at Dalgoseong Fortress in China.

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