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Gilt Ornamental Lion Head Door Handle
unknownUnified Silla, a.682
Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju-si, South Korea
This ornament was used as a door handle. A loop connected the two holes at the corners of the tough-looking lion’s mouth. A long tip protruding from the rear of the lion’s head was used to attach this ornamental handle to a door.
Details
- Title: Gilt Ornamental Lion Head Door Handle
- Creator: unknown
- Date Created: Unified Silla, a.682
- Location: Gameunsa Temple Site, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Korea
- Type: Sarira Reliquary
- Medium: H 28.0cm
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