Distinctive yet deadly
Published: 11 Jan. 2010, 20:30
Name: Bronze Dagger
Period: Bronze Age
Location: National Museum of Korea
The dagger pictured above is a Liaoning-type dagger unearthed in Shincheon, Hwanghae Province in North Korea.
Liaoning-type daggers often feature a T-shape such as this. The etchings on the handle are what historians call thunder patterns.
There are two important things to note about this dagger: One is the smooth, natural curve of the blade. The other is that the blade and grip were made separately and assembled afterward. Historians say these points distinguish the techniques of the Korean bronze age from those of the Chinese age.
*The photos and text for Treasure Trove are provided by the National Museum of Korea. For more information, call (02) 2077-9000 or visit www.museum.go.kr
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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