The gold crowns discovered in Silla tombs represent the finest in Silla metalcraft. One such crown, National Treasure No. 87, dating back to the 5th or 6th century, is composed of two parts an inner and an outer crown. A forked gold piece symbolizing the feathers of a bird stems from the inner crown and slants slightly backwards. Across the front of the outer crown are upright tree-shaped ornaments, and at the back are row antler-shaped uprights. A string of pendants hangs from each side near the front of the crown. The inner part of the crown is decorated in an open latticework of various patterns The crown is further festooned with gold beads and comma-shaped pieces of jade, fitted with intricately carved gold caps, attached with gold wire.

Korean Gold Crown Silla Dynasty NATIONAL TREASURE #87	Item number: 7754272884

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