The Study on Iron-plate Ritual Utensil with Bird Decorations in Haman region

Ara Gaya's Iron-plate ritual utensils with bird decorations, distinct from broader Yeongnam region variants, served as prestigious grave goods marking elite status. These artifacts, found exclusively in Haman's Marisan Mountain cluster tombs, emerged in the 5th century and vanished by mid-6th century, paralleling the rise and fall of monumental tomb culture. Analysis reveals their symbolic significance, likely tied to funerary rituals or shamanism, with iron-plates serving as raw material. The study reclassifies these artifacts, clarifying their origins, functions, and cultural importance within Ara Gaya's socio-religious framework.

Bae, H.-W. (2025). The Study on Iron-plate Ritual Utensil with Bird Decorations in Haman region. Central Institute of Cultural Heritage, 48, 45–78. https://doi.org/10.20292/jcich.2025.48.45