Coffins were made with the Japanese Golden Pines.
As I posted before, this Golden Pines were very expensive materials for building. This wood had been used for building palaces or temples.
The coffins must had been used to preserve King and Queen’s body for a long time.
The woods had not been damaged seriously even for more than 1500 years.
I took the photos of wood in close shot. The situation was not bad.
The color of wood was so awesome, even though the wood had went through 1500 years of history.
There were some decorations on the wooden materials.
It was strange for me that the patterns of nails and decorations were not lotus like, but cherryblossom flower like.
It seemed that people did not focus on the patterns of the nails and the decorations.
But it was not normal for me that they didn’t use lotus pattern of Buddhism.
The patterns were looked similar to the symbol of Japanese Royal family.
In fact the Japanese Golden Pines and the Patterns of the nails and the decorations seemed to indicate some connections between Baekje and Japan.
There were the nails of coffin displayed besides of the coffin.
It was common that the nails never have been used in Architecture in Korea and coffin, because the nails could decay the woods.
So it was curious for me why Baekle had used the nails in making the coffins for King and Queen.
But this nails were not an ordinary steel, it was silver and gold.
It seemed that gold and silver nails would not damage the wooden materials.
Hundreds of silver and gold nails were displayed, and I took photos of some nails among them.
There was a display of inside of the coffin.
It was said that King and Queen were laid in the coffin as below.
Below was King's
Below was Queen's
Some of those stuffs were imitated, and the original relics have been kept in the National Museum in Seoul.
So we need to visit Seoul National Museum to look at the real ones.
The whole relics had been brought to Seoul National Museum, because there was no facilities near Gongju area for protecting relics.
Moreover, it was a first excavation after the independence from Japanese colonial rule, so there were no experts in excavation at that time.
Even though the tomb of King Muryeong was the first and the sole case in the excavations of Baekje Kingdom, the process of the excavation had been undergone not properly.
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This post is really interesting specially for history lovers. The nails are similar to the earrings which women used to wear now a days.
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Oh, really ?
It's amazing that it was so preserved, 1500 years have passed.
that is what differentiate the rich people to the poor. the rich dead can sleep on a beautiful coffin while the poor will be buried wherever. Lol
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These coffins must have great value both in the past and today as well.
Nice photo
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thanks for the ride to the National Museum ....
One can see the nice details on this coffin, even after that many years! Upvote.
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this is a very interesting post, includes history..... also very informative and nice photography.... thank you for sharing with us... good luck...
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A terrific walk back to the past. Thank you for sharing this information and the photos. I wonder if coffins made today will last that long and be in such good condition for its age.
that is a good question
항상 좋은 글 감사합니다. 1500년동안 잘 보존되었네요.
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a great history, thank you for sharing
요즘 잘 읽고 갑니다. 혹시 사진도 다 직접찍으시는 건가요?
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사진찍는게 제일 어렵습니다
사진을 너무 잘찍으십니다 !! 혹시 어떤 기종 사용하시나요
since then Japanese really takes pride in every thing their hands can do. Ingenuity and craftsmanship. No wonder they are 10years ahead of everyone.
Stories and some photos of good historical relics, I can see korea has many stories there @slowwalker and love to read.
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history that you write extraordinary, and your photography is amazing, may your day please your friends
Thank you so much
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The most amazing thing is the quality of woods.
more than 1500 years is long enough time.
that's right
오랜세월을 간직한 아름다움입니다
좋은밤 되셔요
감사합니다
감사합니다
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the chest is very tahqn long, surely its in good dangat, the king and queen do have a special place, good post friends, success for @slowwalker
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Nice piece of history !!!
amazing post,I liked the contents that you used on this post
Coffins are not described beautiful here in Ghana even if they really are..but this is awesome to share.and thanks for this @slowwalker
Thank you so much
thanks for sharing this history and very nice photography...
Honestly they look a little bit scary but also interesting. Great article !
Mr @slowwalker. This is very good post .. not enough words I can describe how great this post is .. i am only able to share it and give a little votes.
This is a post with very high historical value. Complete with a great historical proof photo.
Successful always for you sir ..
Thank you so much
You are welcome sir .. are you still in korea sir ? When you go to Indonesia ?
Great dear, thanks for sharing ☺
Wow interesting and very informative
Amazing
한국 역사를 영어로 잘 설명해주셔서 외국인들에게 많이 알릴 수 있을 것 같아요. 늘 재밌게 읽고 있습니다 :)
The tomb of King Muryeong is fascinating too @slowwalker because of the beautiful architecture and relics it has imparted to the whole of Korea and it also got enriched with the culture from Japan.
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Very cool historical article... interesting topic. I liked your pictures
meow! Today I wanted to read some history although it is not what I usually read, but I came across your post and it is incredible. =^-^=
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That's really impressive @slowwalker. This material is really remarkable. Never thought pine could be of that quality and value
I wonder how much the price of that coffin will be since it's an important relic of History.
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Very amazing a post
a very meaningful journey and an important note in life. There are so many historic places in the world that escape from common concern but from the travel post @slowwalker have given me a new learning to preserve and preserve the historic relics we can tell to family friends and friends that this is very meaningful for us to know from your trip to King's Coffins and @slowwalker photos show in the post has a very extraordinary history 1500 years ago your journey is extraordinary to be able to give benefit to everyone in the the whole world to continue to preserve and preserve a very historic relic
thanks to @slowwalker hopefully always give health in your life journey and success always accompany you.
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1300 years!!!! Wood!!!
Very strongly material 🐯🐯🐯🐯
This is a true work of art, that a wood goes through 1500 years and even if it is observed it is very rare, I do believe that it can be improved because it is almost impossible, I am a lover of antiquity, I would love to visit the National Museum of Seoul to know more
Wow what an informative post..
Nice post
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Taken beyond the domain of monetary value. Given the importance of using the material to honor the dead. I like this post, thanks for share.
Love your pics man!!!
Wow this is so interesting. The nails that have been used was made by gold and silver. Truly fit for a king.
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