Snuffers

This snuffers, used to cut lamp wicks, were found in Wolji. They were originally made of gilt-bronze, although little of the original plated metal has survived. The handles of the snuffers were made in the curved shape of vines, and the front side is also decorated with elaborate vine incisions. What’s more, every bit of open space is dappled with bead designs. Along the blades of the snuffers, there are hemispheric rims to catch the cut wick; when the snuffers are closed, the rims create a full circle. This metalwork bears a very stylish and intricate design, conjuring up the lavish lifestyle of the palace during the Unified Silla Period.