국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Bronze Chariot Fittings
  • Nationality/Period

    Early Iron Age

  • Materials

    Metal - Copper Alloy

  • Dimensions

    H. 16.4cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 2493

These bronze artifacts were excavated from an archaeological site in Heukgyo-ri, Hwangju-gun, Hwanghae-do Province in North Korea. They were used to decorate chariots and feature upper portions resembling a straw hat or mushroom. All of the relics are hollow, although some unearthed from the lower reaches of the Daedonggang River were found with the wooden handle still inserted.