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Necklace — Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)

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Written by: Elena PetrovEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Jewellery · Catalogue no. 16717
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)

Necklace

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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An enormous amount of beaded strings and necklaces were excavated from Silla tomb sites. Glass, largely produced in ancient Rome since the late first century CE, also reached the Korean peninsula through the Silk Road, the ancient global trade route. Yet soda glass started to be produced in the Silla territory as early as the second century CE. Comprising glass beads, comma-shaped jades, and silver bands, this is an excellent example of a necklace.

Artist / MakerKorea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
Date700s
Culture / OriginKorea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
Mediumjade, amethyst, gold, rock crystal
DepartmentKorean Art
TypeJewelry
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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