국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Map of the Capital
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    Science & technology - Geography - Map

  • Dimensions

    75.0x84.8cm(Image, Hanging scroll painting)

  • Accession Number

    M 113

This is a map of the country’s capital made in the true-view landscape painting style. It is estimated to have been produced after 1753. It marks the boundaries of the capital’s defenses, along with the distance between the entrance to the capital and each palace. The margin on the right contains information about changes in the administrative districts.