국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Buddhist Drum and Its Stand
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Wood

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - ceremony - drum

  • Dimensions

    H. 140.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 14168

This Buddhist drum and its stand are Buddhist ritual objects used at prayer rituals. The stand has the shape of an imaginary animal called a haetae - notable here for its comic, rather than fierce, look. Its small size and simple details show that it is a work of the late Joseon Period.