Funerary and Social Aspects of Koguryo Pottery

Koguryo burial ceramics, encompassing 183 vessels categorized into 22 types, reveals significant regional and chronological variations linked to the state's administrative structure. The Yalu River region, historically central to Koguryo as its capital, exhibited the greatest diversity in pottery types, while peripheral areas like the Hun and Imjin River basins showed fewer varieties, suggesting less developed political and economic systems. The study identifies a shift post-4th AD, where ceramic replicas of household items and glazed ceramics were introduced, correlating with changes in burial practices. This underscores the symbolic importance of food in Koguryo's funerary culture, reflecting broader social developments within the state.

Seungmi, L., & Stoyakin, M. (2019). Funerary and Social Aspects of Koguryo Pottery. Vestnik NSU. Series: History and Philology, 18(5), 87–98. https://doi.org/10.25205/1818-7919-2019-18-5-87-98