Gemstones, Glass and Metal in Shilla Kingdom

The Shilla (Silla) Kingdom (57 BCE – 935 CE) stands as one of the longest-lasting dynasties in history and a pinnacle of Korean craftsmanship. Known to Arab merchants as "the country of gold," Shilla captured imaginations with its stunning treasures buried within vast earthen tombs. Master goldsmiths employed innovative techniques like granulation and filigree to craft intricate, luminous artifacts that symbolized both political supremacy and spiritual legacy.