- Koguryo and Balhae
- Tokhung-ri Tomb
Koguryo and Balhae
| Title | Celestial Objects | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Celestial objects on the ceiling of the antechamber (eastern wall) 01
Celestial objects on the ceiling of the antechamber (eastern wall) 02
Celestial objects on the ceiling of the antechamber (eastern wall) 03
Celestial objects on the ceiling of the antechamber (eastern wall) 04
The ceiling of the antechamber (eastern wall) in Tokhung-ri Tomb features depictions of a variety of celestial objects including Cepheus, Jupiter, and the sun superimposed with a three-legged crow.
As the celestial objects had unique significance as well as religious connotations for the people of Koguryo, tomb murals of the era depicted a multitude of celestial objects. Koguryo records of celestial objects include those not seen in Chinese records, which is an indication of Koguryo's unique astronomical knowledge and perception.