국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Gold Ear Pick
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Gyeongju-si

  • Materials

    Metal - Gold

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - toilet article - earpick

  • Dimensions

    L. 6.1cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 3966

  • Location

    Metal Crafts Gallery

The handle of this gold ear pick is decorated to resemble a bamboo branch, and it is attached with accessories mimicking bells and a butterfly. The item is thought to have been used as a hair ornament. The body of the butterfly-shaped accessory is portrayed three-dimensionally by means of a carving technique.