국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Animal-shaped Water Dropper
  • Nationality/Period

    Nangnang Commandery

  • Materials

    Metal - Copper Alloy

  • Dimensions

    H. 9.2cm

  • Accession Number

    K 53

This water dropper was excavated from a brick chamber tomb in Doje-ri, Pyongyang, North Korea. It is shaped like a four-legged animal, turning its head back to hold the lidded tubular part with its mouth. The hollow body of the animal is for containing water.