Artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty filled with craftsmanship
Ceremonial sword from the Joseon Dynasty engraved with constellations
Owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
Headgear with leaf and dragon-shaped epaulettes at the nape of the neck.
Stored in the Brooklyn Museum, USA.
It is said that the dragon, flower, and phoenix parts are made of brass and gold plated on top.
Armor decorated with silk, brass, and gold, believed to have been worn by high-ranking officials.
From the collection of the Russian Folk Museum of Fyodor the Great
From the Folk Museum of Leipzig, Germany.
Hairpin made of brass and covered with gold and silver
Owned by the Los Angeles County Museum
Helmet covered with fish skin
The point is the elaborate decoration on the brim with a dragon motif.
In the collection of the Leipzig Folk Museum, Germany.
Box with peony arabesque and birds carved in mother-of-pearl
Currently owned by the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum
Joseon Dynasty Hwando made from turtle shell
Currently owned by Suwon Hwaseong Museum
One of the few helmets and armor that retains its original form.
Collection from Onyang Folk Museum in Asin City
Two-stone armor made of scales
Currently owned by the Netherlands Museum of Ethnology
Okro (hat decoration) and belt used by Admiral Yi Sun-sin while he was still alive
