The bronze brazier with demon face decoration is a Goryeo-period bronze brazier with its demon-shaped body. The jade color is well covered all around, whereas its handle and base plates for the charcoal are not found.Bronze Brazier with Demon Face Decoration Korea Heritage Service In recognition of its unique design, the artifact was designated as the 145th National Treasure of South Korea in 1972. Having been possessed by a private collector, the brazier was donated to the National Museum of Korea in 2006.국보 145호 도깨비얼굴 귀면청동로 중앙박물관 기증 Dong-A Ilbo, 2006-07-25
The cauldron-shaped body is upheld by the supporting three animal-formed legs with its 12.9 cm height.Bronze Brazier with Demon Face Decoration National Museum of Korea The upper part has curved shapes similar to three peaks of the mountains with 2 loops on each side.
Given the facts that ventilated holes were dug at the body of the brazier, it’s also possible to have an assumption the artifact was primarily used for cooking or tea-brewing.
See also Korean pottery and porcelain Goryeo ware
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