국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Polished Stone Dagger
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Early Iron Age

  • Provenance

    Gimhae-si

  • Materials

    Stone - Clay Slate

  • Category

    Military affairs - Warlike implements - Swords - sword

  • Dimensions

    L. 66.7cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 2662

  • Location

    Bronze Age / Gojoseon Period

This polished stone dagger was excavated from a dolmen in Mugye-ri, Jangyu-myeon, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. The blade and hilt of this 52cm-long dagger were produced as one unit. The cross-guard is extended more than necessary, leading experts to presume that it was intended for a ritual purpose rather than for use as a weapon.