Gold Crown from the North Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb

The gold crown from the Northern Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb(Great Tomb of Hwangnam-dong) is a representative example of Silla crowns, consisting of a headband, three tree-shaped uprights, and two antler-shaped uprights. The side branches of the tree-shaped uprights are arranged in three tiers, with small circular motifs incised along their edges. Convex settings placed at intervals along the uprights hold pendants of curved jade (gogok) and round gold discs suspended by gold wire.
The upper and lower edges of the headband are bordered with double rows of small triangular patterns, enclosing wave motifs punctuated with tiny dots. From the back of the band, circular convex ornaments project outward, each fitted with pendants of curved jade. On both sides of the headband are three large rings, each hung with pendants: the shortest tipped with curved jade, and the other two with pendants shaped like pen nibs.
Excluding the Gold Crown, Attributed to Gyo-dong, this crown is the earliest of the five excavated examples of Silla gold crowns. Based on its form and archaeological context, it is possibly associated with a female individual.