- Dagger Bronze
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Artifact Name
(영어) Dagger Bronze (한글) 동과 (한자) 銅戈
- Culture/PeriodEarly Iron Age
- MaterialsBronze
- DimensionsL. 29.7cm
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Description
This dagger without a groove is a rarity in Korea, though many such daggers have been found in Japan. Because the blade is wider than most Korean daggers, it is believed to have been used for ritual purposes rather than for everyday life.