국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Attendant Boy
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Wood

  • Dimensions

    H. 52.5cm, W. 24.8cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 5973

Young attendant boys at temples commonly performed chores for the monks. This wooden figurine of an attendant boy holding a bird in his hands stands on a square prop. His hair is cut like that of a monk and he wears a monk’s robe, which differentiates this from other figurines of attendant boys.