국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Six-sided Club
  • Exhibition Name

    Six-sided Club

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Wood

  • Category

    Military affairs - Warlike implements - Strike implement - club

  • Dimensions

    37.8x4.8cm

  • Accession Number

    Namsan 1728

  • Location

    Joseon III

This six-sided club was used during the Joseon Period. Clubs were used by night watchmen and police officers, and came in various shapes and sizes depending on the rank of the user and their function.