Brazier
With their modest size and portability, braziers—mainly used for cooking and heating—have a long history as common objects in upper-class Korean households and were also part of ritual preparations. In the late Joseon dynasty, an increase in demand resulted in more ornate braziers. This example has incised images of auspicious symbols such as plum and lotus blossoms; stylized characters for happiness and abundance; and handles in the shape of bats—another sign of good fortune.
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