The dynasty founded by Wang Geon that ruled the Korean peninsula from 918 to 1392. It unified the Later Three Kingdoms and oversaw a period of cultural and artistic achievement, including advances in architecture, ceramics (especially celadon), printing, and papermaking. Web resource here.

Trefoil-shaped box with decoration of chrysanthemums. Lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoise shell. Goryeo Dynasty. Ca. 12th c. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.