Goguryeo also called Goryeo,was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power,Goguryeo controlled most of the Korean Peninsula,large parts of Manchuria and parts of eastern Mongolia and Inner Mongolia.
A censer,incense burner,perfume burner or pastille burner is a vessel made for burning incense or perfume in some solid form. They vary greatly in size,form,and material of construction,and have been in use since ancient times throughout the world. They may consist of simple earthenware bowls or fire pots to intricately carved silver or gold vessels,small table top objects a few centimetres tall to as many as several metres high. Many designs use openwork to allow a flow of air. In many cultures,burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations,and this influences the design and decoration of the censer.
Baekje or Paekche was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BC to 660 AD. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea,together with Goguryeo and Silla.
Samhan or the Three Kingdoms of Korea refers to the three kingdoms of Goguryeo,Baekje,and Silla. Goguryeo was later known as Goryeo,from which the modern name Korea is derived. The Three Kingdoms period is defined as being from 57 BC to 668 AD. The "Korean Three Kingdoms" contributed to what would become Korea;and the Goguryeo,Baekje and Silla peoples became what we know as the Korean people.
Sabi was the third and final capital of the Korean kingdom of Baekje,from 538 until Baekje’s fall in 660 CE. The site of Sabi is located in modern-day Buyeo County,South Chungcheong Province,in South Korea.
Buyeo or Puyŏ,also rendered as Fuyu,was an ancient kingdom that was centered in northern Manchuria in modern-day northeast China. It is sometimes considered a Korean kingdom,and had ties to the Yemaek people,who are considered to be the ancestors of modern Koreans. Buyeo is a major predecessor of the Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo and Baekje.
Chimnyu of Baekje was the fifteenth king of Baekje,one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
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A National Treasure is a tangible treasure,artifact,site,or building which is recognized by the South Korean government as having exceptional artistic,cultural and historical value to the country. The title is one of the eight State-designated heritage classifications assigned by the administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Protection Act after deliberation by the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Chumo,posthumously Chumo the Holy,was the founding monarch of the kingdom of Goguryeo,and was worshipped as a god-king by the people of Goguryeo and Goryeo. Chumo was originally a Buyeo slang for an excellent archer,which became his name later. He was commonly recorded as Jumong by various Chinese literatures including history books written by Northern Qi and Tang—the name became dominant in future writings including Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa. Chumo's title was changed to Dongmyeong the Holy,literally translated to the Bright Holy King of the East,at some point of time prior to compilation of Samguk Sagi (1145). His other names include Chumong,Jungmo,Nakamu,or Tomo. In Samguk Sagi,he was recorded as Jumong with the surname Go,and was also known as Junghae or Sanghae.
Korean ceramic history begins with the oldest earthenware from around 8000 BC. Throughout the history,the Korean peninsula has been home to lively,innovative,and sophisticated art making. Long period of stability have allowed for the establishment of spiritual traditions,and artisan technologies specific to the region. Korean ceramics in Neolithic period have a unique geometric patterns of sunshine,or it's decorated with twists. In Southern part of Korea,Mumun pottery were popular. Mumun togi used specific minerals to make colors of red and black. Korean pottery developed a distinct style of its own,with its own shapes,such as the moon jar or Buncheong sagi which is a new form between earthenware and porcelain,white clay inlay celadon of Goryeo,and later styles like minimalism that represents Korean Joseon philosophers' idea. Many talented Korean potters were captured and brought to Japan during the invasions of Korea,where they heavily contributed to advancing Japanese pottery. Arita ware,founded by Yi Sam-pyeong opened a new era of porcelain in Japan. Another Japanese representative porcelain,Satsuma ware was also founded by Dang-gil Shim and Pyeong-ui Park. 14th generation of Su-kwan Shim have been using the same name to his grandfather and father to honor they are originally Korean,14th Su-kwan Shim is honorable citizen of Namwon,Korea.
The piri is a Korean double reed instrument,used in both the folk and classical (court) music of Korea. Originating in Central Asia,it was introduced to the Korean peninsula from China,and has been used there as early as the Three Kingdoms period,most notably in the states of Goguryeo and Baekje. The instrument consists of a tube of bamboo,which is perforated with finger holes,and has a large double reed. Its cylindrical bore gives it a sound mellower than that of many other types of oboe.
The Battle of Baekgang or Battle of Baekgang-gu,also known as Battle of Hakusukinoe in Japan,as Battle of Baijiangkou in China,was a battle between Baekje restoration forces and their ally,Yamato Japan,against the allied forces of Silla and Tang China. The battle took place in the Baengma River or Baek River,which is the lower reach of the Geum River in Jeollabuk-do province,Korea. The Silla-Tang forces won a decisive victory,compelling Yamato Japan to withdraw completely from Korean affairs and crushing the Baekje restoration movement.
The konghou is a Chinese plucked string instrument. In ancient China,the term konghou came to refer to three different musical instruments:a zither and two different types of harp.
The Crown of Baekje refers to several artifacts excavated that are believed to be the royal headgear of the kings,queens,and nobility of the Baekje Kingdom. Some of the crowns follow the same tradition as Silla crowns in that they share the tree-motif and the hints of shamanistic traditions. However,the diadems of the kings and queens suggest that Baekje people had a distinct tradition for their royal headgear.
Taoism or "Do" is thought to be the earliest state philosophy for the Korean people. However,its influence waned with the introduction of Buddhism during the Goryeo kingdom as the national religion and the dominance of neo-Confucianism during the Joseon dynasty. Despite its diminished influence during those periods,it permeated all strata of the Korean populace,integrating with its native animism as well as Buddhist and Confucian institutions,temples,and ceremonies. The Taoist practice in Korea developed,somewhat in contrast to China,as an esoteric meditative practice in the mountains taught by the "mountain masters" or "mountain sages".
Korean Buddhist sculpture is one of the major areas of Korean art. Buddhism,a religion originating in what is now India,was transmitted to Korea via China in the late 4th century. Buddhism introduced major changes in Korean society. The complexity of the religious sutras sent to Korea required the aristocrats who adopted the religion to become literate and required the training and importation of literate scribes. Little evidence of religious art exists in Korea before the introduction of Buddhism. Subsequent to its introduction,the religion inspired the production of devotional art as well as the beginnings of sophisticated temple architecture.
Buyeo National Museum is a national museum located in Buyeo,Chungcheongnam-do,South Korea. Since Buyeo was once the capital of the Baekje kingdom during the Sabi period (538-660),the Museum is fully devoted to the Baekje culture.
The Baekje Historic Areas are a group of monuments located in three South Korean cities:Gongju,Buyeo,and Iksan. They relate to the last period of the Baekje Kingdom,representing the period from 475 to 660 CE,which was one of the three kingdoms that flourished from 18 BC to 660 AD. The property designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site has eight archaeological sites. These are:The Gongsanseong fortress and the royal tombs at Songsan-ri,related to the capital city of Ungjin,now Gongju;the Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri administrative buildings,the Jeongnimsa Temple,the Neungsan-ri royal tombs,and the Naseong city wall in Sabi,now Buyeo;and the Wanggung-ri Palace and the Mireuksa Temple in Iksan,a subsidiary capital region of Sabi.
Inmyeonjo is a mythological creature from Korea that appears as a bird with a human face. Most of them are women,and some are male.
