Dagger with Golden Hilt and Scabbard

Maker unknown (the museum suggests the Black Sea coast to Central Asia) · Gold with garnet and glass inlay (per the museum’s description); L. 36.8 cm, W. 9.05 cm · Before the 6th century · Gyeongju National Museum

The iron blade has long rotted away; what remains is the gold of hilt and scabbard, set with red stones.

Exhibition: Beneath the Golden Crown: Highlights of Silla’s Treasures — Shanghai Museum East · 2026-09-23 – 2027-01-18