국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Rubbed Copy of Cheokgyeong, the Monument for King Jinheung
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - rock engraving - inscription

  • Dimensions

    160.6x163.6cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 5842

This is a rubbed copy of the inscription on the monument erected in Changnyeong in 561 to celebrate the expansion of the territory of King Jinheung of Silla. It is an important material for study of the administrative systems of the day since it contains the names of important official positions of the Silla period.