Bronze Brazier with Demon Face Decoration
South Korean National treasure
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The bronze brazier with demon face decoration is a Goryeo-period bronze brazier with its demon-shaped body. The jade color is well covered all around, whereas its handle and base plates for the charcoal are not found.[1] In recognition of its unique design, the artifact was designated as the 145th National Treasure of South Korea in 1972. Having been possessed by a private collector, the brazier was donated to the National Museum of Korea in 2006.[2]
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| Location | National Museum of Korea |
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| Coordinates | 37.5242°N 126.9803°E |
| Completion date | Unknown |
| Designated | 1972-06-24 |
| Reference no. | 145 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 귀면 청동로 |
| Hanja | 鬼面 靑銅爐 |
| RR | gwimyeon cheongdongno |
| MR | kwimyŏn ch'ŏngdongno |
The cauldron-shaped body is upheld by the supporting three animal-formed legs with its 12.9 cm height.[3] The upper part has curved shapes similar to three peaks of the mountains with 2 loops on each side.[1]
Given the facts that ventilated holes were dug at the body of the brazier, it’s also possible to have an assumption the artifact was primarily used for cooking or tea-brewing.[1]