Collection

Metal Artworks

낙동리 출토 청동유물
Implements from Nakdong-ri, Sangju, Bronze
Artifact Name
(영어) Implements from Nakdong-ri, Sangju, Bronze
(한글) 낙동리 출토 청동유물
(한자) 洛東里出土靑銅遺物
Culture/PeriodEarly Iron Age 1st century B.C.
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsBronze spear L. 43.0cm
Assigned No.
Description
This bronze spears, dagger, sword-handle and cross with an eyelet were excavated from Nakdong-ri, Sangju. Bronze crosses with a single eyelet like the one here have also been found in Tsushima Island, Japan, an important clue to cultural relations between ancient Korea and Japan.