Bronze Brazier with Demon Face Decoration

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.145

Category

Craft

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1972

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

This object (height: 12.9cm) shows that the main body of the brazier is put on a support. The mouth of the brazier has three triangular spots higher than the other side. Two handles are attached to the sides of the body. Adornments were probably attached to the handles, but they are now gone. Inscribed on the lower part of the body is a demon face with its mouth open, supposedly intended to let in wind. The support has three legs inscribed with the figures of monsters. Overall, the object has been preserved in good condition. Its appearance is similar to that of an incense burner. The opening on the lower part of the body leads one to assume that it was used as a brazier for cooking or tea making.

Location