Korean jade carving

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A pair of king's earrings, made from gold and jade, early 6th century (Baekje). From tomb of King Munyeong

The tradition of

Buddhist motifs, cicadas, and small peanut-shaped or comma-shaped good luck talismans (called magatama or gogok), as well as larger-scale architectural pieces.[3][4] A gold crown featuring 58 hanging jade pendants and a gold girdle with 13 jade pendants were both found in the Silla-era tomb of an unknown king, called Cheonmachong (or 'sky horse tomb'), first excavated in 1973.[2][3]

Contemporary jade market

In the local markets of Korea there now exists a wide variety of jade carvings and jewelry available for purchase. These items are much less costly than their Chinese counterparts. Mokpo is also the site of master jade carver Jang Ju-won's atelier and exhibit hall.[2]

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    OCLC 936538477.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link
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    OCLC 840285373
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    ISBN 9781136793936
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    ProQuest 131179753
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