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Bronze Rattles from Nonsan (Presumed)

전 논산 청동방울 일괄 ( 傳 論山 靑銅鈴 一括 )

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Classification National Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Bronze Rattles from Nonsan (Presumed)
Quantity 1 Set
Designated Date 1973.03.19
Age Unknown
Address Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, 60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

These bells were those used during a ritual in the Bronze Age. They are said to have been found in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, and they include two paljuryeong (octagonal star-shaped ones with jingling bells attached to the eight edges), two ganduryeong (cannon shell-shaped bells), an “Ω”-shaped bell, and two dumbbell-shaped ones. Paljuryeong makes a jingling sound when shaken, whereas Ganduryeong has very complicated and exquisite patterns. The “Ω”-shaped bell works in the same way Paljuryeong does. The dumbbell-shaped ones have bells at each end. They all display highly skilled workmanship, serving as important relics for those studying religion or rituals of ancient times.