국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Flat Jade Disc
  • Exhibition Name

    Flat Jade Disc

  • Nationality/Period

    Nangnang Commandery

  • Materials

    Glass/ Gemstone - Jade

  • Dimensions

    D. 21.5cm

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 4785

  • Location

    Buyeo Kingdom/Samhan Period

This jade disk, called a byeok (or bi in Chinese), exhibits a translucent light brown surface with a few spots. Both sides are decorated with the same motif, namely, a spiral motif inside and four pairs of dragons outside. Each dragon has a pair of curled horns and fine lines. It was found in a wooden coffin near the chest of the occupant of Tomb No. 9 in Seogam-ri, Pyongyang.