Gallery of Korea

Buddha figure (gilded bronze), Korea, 8th century AD.
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Approximately 260 objects showcase Korea's artistic legacy in thematic gallery sections including: Ceramics, Buddhist Art, Decorative Arts, Calligraphy and Painting, and Printing Technology.
Celadon Cup and Stand (glazed stoneware), Koryo Dynasty, Korea, 1150 - 1250 AD.
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Korean ceramics are hailed as some of the most beautiful in the world. Trace its history through stoneware from as early as 57 BC, to stunning celadon-glazed objects (shown here), blue-and-white porcelains, and works by leading modern ceramicists.
Moveable Type (wood), Choson Dynasty, Korea, 18th century.
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The world's earliest known woodblock text was printed in Korea in the 8th century AD, and the Koreans invented the world's first metal movable type in the early 13th century AD.
Painting, Flying Kites on New Year’s Day (ink and colour on paper), attributed to Gisan (Him Jun-geun), Korea, 1885-1910.
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The artistry and beauty of Korean painting and calligraphy have been highly esteemed throughout history as a testament to technical skill, and moral and cultural refinement.