국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Bronze Artifacts from Daegok-ri, Hwasun (Korean-type Bronze Daggers)
  • Nationality/Period

    Early Iron Age

  • Provenance

    Hwasun-gun

  • Materials

    Metal - Copper Alloy

  • Category

    Military affairs - Warlike implements - Swords - sword

  • Dimensions

    L. 33.5cm, L. 28.5.cm, L. 25.0.5cm

  • Designation

    National Treasure 143-1

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 2578

These bronze artifacts were discovered at the archaeological site in Daegok-ri in Dogok-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do. These bronze daggers exhibit the characteristic features of Korean-style bronze daggers, including a long, slender blade with double edges; and a body and hilt that were cast separately before being combined together. The dagger has also a spine running down along the middle of the blade, distinguishing it from similar artifacts found outside the Korean Peninsula. The three bronze daggers discovered in Daegok-ri have different blade spines.