Silver Knife
Goryeo dynasty
Length  14.5cm

An encased ornamental silver knife displaying typical patterns and metal techniques of Goryeo dynasty. The surface of the knife is covered with patterns: dragons and birds are rendered in the medallions with dotted line engraving and dotted engraving. Between the medallions are flowering plants with the same techniques. A small loop on the upper part differentiates Goryeo style from Joseon style.