5~6세기 왜의 백제에 대한 경제적 지원과 그 배경

Abstract

From the latter half of the 5th century to the first half of the 6th century, there are cases in Baekje that imitate the Wa's tomb style. On the contrary, in Wa, there are cases where Baekje's tomb style is imitated. For example, in the latter half of the 5th century, some of the chief tombs in the southwest region of Baekje were decorated with cylindrical haniwa. In addition, in the early 6th century, some of the tombs of heads of the southwestern regions of Baekje were constructed with Keyhole tombs. During this period, wooden coffins made of Japanese umbrella pine imported from Wa also appear in the tombs of king Muryeong and chiefs of Baekje. In the early 6th century, Baekje-style horizontal stone chambers were built in the tombs of the heads of the central region of Wa. In particular, inside this horizontal stone chamber, prestige goods imported from Baekje, such as gilt-bronze swords and gold earring, are also buried. These phenomena, which appeared at the same time between the two countries, suggest a close alliance between the two countries. Moreover, the export of expensive prestige goods from Baekje to Wa brought many economic benefits to Baekje. The unequal trade between the two countries was an attempt to avoid checks by Goguryeo and Silla. This seems to have been Wa's trade strategy to support Baekje. At that time, there was trade control by Goguryeo and Silla at the international port of Geumgwan Gaya. Therefore, Wa attempted economic support instead of military support to Baekje. The purpose of Wa's economic support includes providing Baekje with the necessary expenses for the war against Goguryeo.