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Remains from the Underwater Archaeological Site in Sinchang-ri

unknownGoryeo Dynasty

Jeju National Museum

Jeju National Museum
제주특별자치도, South Korea

The underwater archaeological site in Sinchang-ri, Jeju, attracted nationwide attention when dive women (haenyeo) discovered precious artifacts from ancient times including gold personal ornaments such as bangle and hairpin and Longquan celadon bowls of Southern Song. The submarine remains of Sinchang-ri in jeju was well-known through the nationwide when women diver, called haenyeo, founded ancient precious artifacts from the submarine in Sinchang-ri of Jeju. Most remains were celadon porcelain made by Longquan kiln of Southern Song period and a majority of them are bowl for daily use.
The gold bangle features a floral design decorating both ends each of which looks like an animal head. The hairpin is made by bending a long bar and has no decoration.

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  • Title: Remains from the Underwater Archaeological Site in Sinchang-ri
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: Goryeo Dynasty
  • Provenance: Jeju National Museum
  • Type: metalwork
Jeju National Museum

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