Quiver
19th century
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
Traditional military skills such as archery remained part of the training of Korean aristocrats even after those skills had fallen out of use in modern combat. This decorative quiver would have held arrows for use in refined sporting competitions. It would have hung over the shoulder on a strap that is now gone. Its bamboo body has carved line drawings of the ten traditional symbols of longevity, including the pine tree, deer, and crane, while its latch is in the form of another long-lived beast, the tortoise.
Caption
Quiver, 19th century. Brass, bamboo and wood, 2 3/16 x 38 9/16 in. (5.5 x 98 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Robert S. Anderson, 84.244.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Quiver
Date
19th century
Dynasty
Joseon dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Brass, bamboo and wood
Classification
Dimensions
2 3/16 x 38 9/16 in. (5.5 x 98 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert S. Anderson
Accession Number
84.244.4
Frequent Art Questions
Was this used as a weapon?
By the time this was made, the bow and arrow had been largely replaced with the gun; archery had become a sport. That being said, this quiver was used for holding arrows. The design includes symbols for longevity—the lid is in the shape of the head of a turtle, an animal known for living a long time.Oh thank you so much.You're welcome!
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