국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Woodblock Carved with a Map to the Royal Tomb of the Founder of Garakguk
  • Nationality/Period

    Japanese Colonial Period

  • Materials

    Wood

  • Category

    Science & technology - plate type - plate type - map plate

  • Dimensions

    23.7x58cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 9577

This woodblock contains the location of the Royal Tomb of King Kim Suro, the founder of Garakguk. It includes the place name Sancheong-hyeon, along with the tomb, Sujeonggung Palace, Chumojae Shrine, Geumdae, memorial stone, gates, and the Eomcheon Stream. Its backside contains a picture of the Tomb of King Guhyeong, the last king of Geumgwan Gaya, which fell in 532 (the 19th year of the reign of King Beopheung of Silla).