A singular object can provide multiple points of inquiry beyond the surface, leading to discussions surrounding the conditions of its creation, analysis of the imagery, and in some cases far beyond its original context. Join us for this webinar and explore how six gold crowns and associated tomb treasures excavated from royal tombs in Gyeongju, Korea demonstrate cultural exchange with the steppe traditions of Central Asia in early Silla kingship and society and how the kingdom’s place within Eurasian exchange evolves upon the encounter with Buddhism across the Silk Road.
This webinar is part of a series. Sign up for one or all five. Presentations will be live on Zoom.
Oct 9 – The Water-Moon Avalokiteśvara of Goryeo
Nov 6 – Buncheong Ceramics from Joseon – Art of a Newborn Dynasty
Nov 20 – Chaekgeori – Books and Things in Late Joseon Kore
Dec 2 – Yun Suknam (b. 1939) and Her Friends
For inquiries: Catherine.Ishida@colorado.edu