Sayart.net - National Museum of Korea to Showcase Lee Kun-hee′s Art Collection Across Regional Museums

Over 2,000 Artifacts Including Nationally-Recognized Objects to Be Displayed Starting Mid-April

Courtesy of National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea and its 10 regional museums will exhibit over 2,000 artifacts donated by the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee, beginning as early as mid-April.

Lee's donation, comprising 2,254 pieces, includes 107 nationally-recognized objects and forms part of a larger collection of over 20,000 pieces. His collection encompasses various art forms such as calligraphy, paintings, crafts, ceramics, and sculptures.

Starting mid-April, the Buyeo National Museum will host the exhibition, featuring artifacts like the Bronze Rattles from Nonsan, believed to have been used in Bronze Age rituals. These objects, retrieved from Nonsan in South Chungcheong Province, are noted for their skilled craftsmanship and significance for the study of ancient religions and rituals.
 

▲ Bronze Rattles from Nonsan / Courtesy of National Museum of Korea

In May, the Daegu National Museum will showcase Bronze Artifacts from Bisan-dong, Daegu, dating back to the early Iron Age, showcasing local craftsmanship of the period.

The Gyeongju National Museum will feature the Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha, a relic from the Silla era (57-935), while other regional museums will display porcelain and paintings from the Joseon era (1392-1910) during regular exhibitions throughout the year.

Special exhibitions are also planned at the Jeju National Museum in June and the Chuncheon National Museum in September, in addition to the regular exhibitions.

The National Museum of Korea aims to conclude its annual publication on Lee's donated works by next year, with 17 books summarizing the collection's significance.

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