The mysterious glass cup of the Silla royal tomb

Glass cup discovered in a Silla tomb from the 5th to 6th century

 

 

 

The country of origin is either Syria, Palestine, or the Caucasus mountain region.

 

And it is presumed to have come from Egypt.

 

Also known as Roman Glass

 

These glass products were from the Middle Eastern region, which was a Roman province at the time.

 

It was mainly used in the Mediterranean region.

 

National Gyeongju Museum

The reason why you can know the origin in such detail is

 

At that time, in order to lower the melting point when melting glass

 

The country of origin varies depending on the type of additive used.

 

Because it can be specified.

 

From the Samhan period to the tombs of Unified Silla

 

The number of discovered glass cups and bowls

 

Approximately 18,000 items.

 

Not only Silla

 

In the regions of Baekje and Gaya

 

A large number of glass cups or glass marbles have been excavated.

 

Looking at this, the people at that time

 

It was quite closely related to the Middle Eastern region at that time.

 

It can be seen that trade has taken place.