Visit to the Korea Foundation Gallery at the British Museum

On Thursday November 18, 25 AKS members and guests gathered at the British Museum and were delighted to be given a tour of the Korean Gallery by co-ordinating curator, Sascha Priewe. This year is the 10th anniversary of the gallery, which was opened in November 2000 through funding by the Korea Foundation. As well as objects from the British Museum's permanent collection, the Gallery includes items from the National Museum of Korea and Hahn Foundation in Seoul.

Sascha talked in detail about some of the fascinating objects on display, including intricate gold jewellery, impressive horse armour and a decorated screen telling a royal story. An eye-catching reconstruction of a traditional sarangbang, or scholar’s study, completed the tour.

After spending time exploring the gallery for ourselves, with Sascha on hand to answer questions, our Chairman thanked the curator for sharing his insights into the significance of these Korean cultural objects. Then it was off to the Bibimbab Café in Museum Street where we enjoyed lively conversation with our simple but delicious meal of soup and bibimbap, accompanied by Korean beer. Our thanks to the owner, Hong-Gyun Mok, for accommodating us.
 

Some pictures from the evening

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