국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Silver Mirror Stand with Peony and Scroll Design
  • Exhibition Name

    Gilt-silver Mirror Stand

  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Materials

    Metal - Composite Metal

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - toilet article - dressing stand

  • Dimensions

    H. 55.5cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 5704

  • Location

    Metal Crafts Gallery

This mirror rack has been lavishly decorated using a variety of techniques including hammering and pressing, incising, and gilding. The wooden pieces forming the structure are covered with gilt silver plate and decorated with an incised peony and scroll design, while a peony-shaped hook is attached to the top of the stand to enable it to be hung from a wall or other surface.