National Treasures & Treasures in the Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The special exhibition for the 75th anniversary of Dong-A University, Busan, Republic of Korea

By Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Eastern Palace (1828 - 1830) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

National Treasure

National Treasure in the Republic of Korea refers to as heritage of a rare and significant value in terms of human culture and with an equivalent value to tangible cultural heritage, such as historic architecture, ancient books and documents, paintings, sculpture, handicraft, archaeological materials and armory.

Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued to Sim Ji-baek (1397) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Eastern Palace (1828 - 1830) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bronze Gong with Inscription of "Hwangni-hyeon Prefecture" (1085) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Treasure

Treasure in the Republic of Korea refers to tangible cultural heritage of important value, such as historic architecture, ancient books and documents, paintings, sculpture, handicraft, archaeological materials and armory. This is regarded as a bit lower level than National Treasure beforehand.

Calligraphy of Patriot An Junggeun (1910) by Junggeun AnSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Grand Congratulaotry Ceremony to Celebrate the Fortieth Birthday of Queen Dowager Jo (1847) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Embroidered Grass and Insects (Around 1540) by Attributed to Saimdang SinSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Grand Congratulaotry Ceremony of the Festive Royal Wedding of King Heonjong (1844) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bowl with Applique Decoration (Neolithic Age) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Horn-Shared Cup with Horsehead Decoration (Around 600) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Ssangja Chongtong Gun (1583) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Jija Chongtong Gun (1557) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Buddhist Painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly (1565) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Fascicle Three of Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra) in Silver on Indigo Paper (1422) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from the Borisa Temple Site in Uiryeong (Around 850) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bronze Gong with Inscription of "Hwangni-hyeon Prefecture" (1085) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Wardrobe (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Important Folklore Cultural Heritage

Important Folklore Cultural Heritage refers to cultural antiquties, such as clothing, implements and houses used for daily life and businesses, transportation and communications, entertainment and social life, and religious or annual events, that are highly valuable for the understanding of the transition in people's lifestyle and mores.

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Three-tiered Wardrobe (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Wardrobe with Mirror (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Bed (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Busan Trolley (1927) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Registered Cultural Heritage

Architectural structures and facilities constructed during the time from the late 19th century to the mid 1940s: cultural heritages from the later period can be included in this category if they are highly valuable and on the verge of destruction or deterioration.

Government Headquaters of the Temporary Capital in Busan (1925) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Busan Trolley (1927) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Credits: Story

Director : Eunwoo Jeong
Curators : Hansoo Cha, Changyuel Park, Kangyi Ji
Contributing editors : Eunwoo Jeong, Kangyi Ji, Bora Lim
Copyrights : Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

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