The gold diadem ornaments of the Queen Consort of King Muryeong are a pair of 6th-century golden ornaments made in the kingdom of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. They were excavated in 1971 in the tomb of King Muryeong in Gongju City, the second capital of Baekje.Gold Diadem Ornaments of the Queen Consort of King Muryeong Korea Heritage Service In recognition of its beauty and historic meaning, it was designated as the 155th National Treasure of Korea on July 9, 1974. The pair was found near the queen's coffin.
It was 22.6 cm in height and 13.4 cm wide. The drilled gold plate was decorated with the patterns.Crown Ornaments(Queen) Gongju National Museum It was similar to that of the king’s crown,Critical Review on the Metalworks in the Tomb of King Muryeong Joo Kyeongmi, Chungnam National University, Journal of Korean Art and Archaeology, 2022 with a flower at the top and a lotus-shaped design in the middle. Some flame patterns appear on the edges, following bilateral symmetry.Metalwork Objects from Ungjin-period Baekje Tombs in the Gongju Region Lee, Han-sang, Daejeon University, Journal of Korean Art and Archaeology 2014, Vol.8 pp.44-61 These artifacts were the only two crown ornaments discovered in the Gongju area.
See also Three Kingdoms of Korea Baekje Muryeong of Baekje Tomb of King Muryeong
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