Geumgwanchong

Gold crown tomb) is a Silla-era tumulus in modern-day Gyeongju, South Korea.

[1] Over 40,000 other artifacts were recovered from the tomb, including "gold, silver, and bronze vessels, gold and silver weapons, gilt-bronze plate armor, stoneware vessels, 20,000 mainly blue Indo-Pacific beads, and horse fittings.

Surveying started immediately and Japanese interest in Silla tumuli rose with the beginning the excavation.

In addition, pots with four corners and Korean traditional caldrons made of cast iron were inscribed with delicate engraving that showed relations with Goguryeo at the time.

[3] The golden crown found in this tomb is notable for its intricate open metal-work inner cap containing images of bird wings, which is symbolic of shamanistic practices.

[3] The ornamentation of the crown is simple and balanced and features heart, fish scales, and diamond T shapes.

King Isaji's scabbard, also found in the Geumgwanchong Tomb. Four Chinese characters, 尒斯智王, meaning ‘King Isaji’, are seen under the magnifier.