When Koguryo ruled East Asia
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3. Anak Tomb No. 1 17 16 Ⅰ. Representative Mural Paintings Girin
_ West section of the ceiling of the main chamber
Girin (oriental unicorn) is an auspicious animal living in the heavenly world, often depicted with a horn and wings in a galloping pose. Animal with a human face _ East section of the ceiling of the main chamber This is a portrayal of an imaginary animal with a human head. Such depictions of auspicious animals display the celestial world that the Koguryo people imagined. Architectural complex _ North wall of the main chamber An architectural complex in bird’s-eye view is depicted on the wall between the two painted pillars. The two- storied wooden building located in the center is surrounded by walls. Seven figures are depicted inside the complex. This is an important work which shows the architecture of Koguryo. Drawing the painting on the north wall of the main chamber
4. Deokheungri Tomb 19 18 Ⅰ. Representative Mural Paintings Interior of the tomb _ Entrance to the main chamber This is a view of the antechamber, with the main chamber behind it. The portrait of the deceased master of the tomb is visible on the left side of the north wall in the antechamber. An epitaph from 408 CE is written on top of the entrance to the main chamber. Portrait of the deceased master of the tomb
_ North wall of the antechamber The portrait of Jin, the deceased master of the tomb, is painted on the left side of the north wall of the antechamber. He was a retainer of the Great King Gwanggaeto, and later succeeded to a minister. He is depicted in a majestic yet relaxed posture and wears a Cheongna (blue silk) crown and brown outer robe. In the center above the curtain appears a wheel-shaped roundel (boryunmun) surrounded by flames. Drawing of the antechamber and main chamber seen from the west
Drawing of the main chamber and antechamber seen from the east Drawing of the north wall of the antechamber Deokheungri Tomb Deokheungri Tomb 408 CE, Deokheung-ri, Gangseo area, Nampo Deokheungri Tomb is historically important, as it has a valuable inscription. It is the tomb of Jin, known to have served as the magistrate of Yuju, who died in the 18th year of Yeongnak (reign of King Gwanggaeto, 408 CE). The structure of the tomb follows the universal type of the period, with an entrance room, a antechamber, and a main chamber. And their ceilings narrow down towards the top in corbel structures. On the walls are the names of government positions and descriptions of painted scenes written in 600 Chinese characters. The contents of the paintings include decorative patterns, various life scenes of the deceased master, religious activities, portraits, processions, and the heavenly world. They show the customs and thoughts of the Koguryo people. 4 Elevation and plan Ⅰ. Representative Mural Paintings 13 Governors and tomb occupant _ West and north walls of the antechamber On the west wall, to the right side of the portrait of the deceased master is a depiction of 13 governors congratulating Jin on his appointment. The paintings of six governors on the upper row are especially well preserved with the legible inscriptions. 21 20
4. Deokheungri Tomb 23 22 Ⅰ. Representative Mural Paintings Inscription written in the tomb _ Upper part of the north wall of the antechamber On top of the entrance to the main chamber, a brief biography of the deceased master Jin is written in 14 lines of 154 characters. According to the inscription, he was born in Sindo(presently Bakcheon, Unjeon area), passed through various positions including a general, a governor and finally the magistrate of Yuju. He died at the age of 77 and was buried in this place on December 25th in 408 CE. Military procession _ East wall of the antechamber The deceased master on the chariot in the middle of the procession is guarded by civil officials, military officers, cavalries, and armored horses and riders on the upper and lower parts of the main procession. There are not as many guards compared to the procession scene of Anak Tomb No. 3. Government officials _ South wall of the antechamber This is a depiction of officials who served Jin at work. Four lines of 25 characters are written in the upper center of the scene.
Gyeonu and Jingnyeo _ South wall of the ceiling in the antechamber This is a depiction of the parting couple, the ox-herding man Gyeonu, and the weaving lady Jingnyeo, and in-between is the diagonally depicted Milky Way. This couple shares the joy of rende-vous only once a year, on the seventh of July, with the help of magpies. It is interesting to see that the ancient Chinese myth was introduced to Koguryo and depicted in its art. Auspicious birds of luck and wealth _ South section of the ceiling in the antechamber Two imaginary birds with animal heads are depicted, with inscriptions in front of them. According to the inscription, the upper one represents “Gilli” and the lower one represents “Bugwi,” each symbolizing luck and wealth. Hunting scene _ Ceiling of the east side of the antechamber The hunting scene shows a depiction of eight hunters on horseback drawing bows at the running animals. The simple representation of mountains with a few peaks and trees is relatively small compared to the men. This is an important example showing the early stage of landscape painting of Koguryo. 4. Deokheungri Tomb 25 24
Flying Horse _ North section of the ceiling in the antechamber Diverse auspicious animals are depicted on the ceiling of this tomb. One of them is the winged horse flying westward with its forefeet lifted up. To its left side is an inscription of “cheonmajisang,”which is translated as ‘an image of the heavenly horse’ Drawing of the south wall, antechamber Yüklə 344,67 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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