Samhwa-dong Goryeo Ancient Tomb, Donghae

This tomb became known in 1972, when two local residents, Jin Jong-nam and Jin Gyu, reported artefacts they had recovered from it. A total of 41 artefacts recovered from the tomb were reported, comprising 9 pieces of Goryeo celadon, 16 pieces of Goryeo white porcelain, 9 pieces of Song-dynasty Chinese white porcelain, 1 piece of earthenware, 1 inkstone, 3 bronze items and 2 iron items. A further crystal bead was excavated during an archaeological investigation in 2016. These artefacts are of a kind used by the upper classes rather than ordinary people, indicating that the occupant of the tomb held high status.

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Where it is

Region

Donghae, Gangwon

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물