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International Symposium for Opening of the World Ceramics Gallery

The National Museum of Korea hosted the International Symposium for Opening of the World Ceramics Gallery to mark the foundation of the new exhibition space. Held in May 21 under the theme of “Maritime Ceramic Trade and Cultural Exchange between East and West,” the symposium presented the cultural changes in East and West triggered by Asian ceramics that reached the West via maritime trade routes.

Presentations were made on varied topics by scholars from home and abroad. International participants included Li Zhaohui, a professor at Fudan University in China; Christian J.A. Jörg, a professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands; and Yu Pei Chin, deputy director at the National Palace Museum of Taiwan. Korean scholars taking part were Jang Hyojin, a curator at the Gwangju National Museum; Kim EunKyeoung, a research professor at Duksung Women’s University; and Park JungMin, a professor at Myongji University.

The diverse results of research on ceramics made for trade not only allowed deeper understanding of the exhibits in the World Ceramics Gallery but were also expected to promote greater interest in the history of ceramics from around the world.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, only those who booked in advance were able to actually attend the symposium. However, the event was also broadcast live on the National Museum of Korea’s YouTube channel for free viewing by anyone interested in the subject of trade ceramics.

Japanese Porcelain Coffeepot with Decoration of Flying Cranes and the Three Friends of Winter (pine, bamboo, prunus), Feet in the Shape of Human Figures

1730–1750 / H. 39.0 cm, D. 7.7 cm / Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

Vivid Moments

Buyeo National Museum Presents First Immersive Content “Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje”

The Buyeo National Museum unveiled to visitors its first immersive content on the Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje (National Treasure No. 287). The museum installed electronic screens in the lobby of the Permanent Exhibition Hall to block out light and ultra-high-definition stereoscopic video and surround sound systems in the ceiling of the lobby to provide visitors with a stimulating multimedia show.

The video is presented seven times a day, every hour between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and while it is running the scent of lotus blossoms is released so that visitors are treated to spectacular visuals and sound and surrounded by beautiful scent. This new type of immersive content takes all visitors back to the ancient Sabi period of the Baekje Kingdom when the Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner was made.

The digital immersive video, which runs for eight minutes each time, brings the incense burner to life, highlighting its stand in the shape of a dragon, body in the shape of a lotus, lid in the form of mountain peaks, and phoenix ornament on top. By COVID-19 social distancing rules, the permanent exhibition can be viewed after booking online at the Buyeo National Museum’s website.

Teaser 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCXU7us9r7A

Teaser 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxLNGSRNxf0

Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje

Baekje Kingdom, 6th–7th century / H. 61.8 cm, D. 19.0 cm / National Treasure No. 287 / Buyeo National Museum