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Iron Clubs with Goblin Faces in silver Inlay

Joseon Dynasty

National Palace Museum of Korea

National Palace Museum of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

This iron mace is a weapon to hit enemies by its weight of heavy iron sphere at the end of a short shaft. Both sphere and shaft are decorated with elaborate silver inlaid flower and goblin designs. This mace is presumed to have been used for ceremonial purposes rather than as an actual weapon.

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  • Title: Iron Clubs with Goblin Faces in silver Inlay
  • Date Created: Joseon Dynasty
  • Rights: National palace museum of Korea
  • Medium: Changdeok
National Palace Museum of Korea

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